What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat is to train which costs $50 - $56 and takes 13h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Calafat?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Calafat via Hateg and Caransebeș. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Calafat?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Calafat via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Calafat is 483 km. The road distance is 467.4 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat without a car is to bus via Caransebeș which takes 10h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Calafat bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Calafat train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train or bus from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat is to bus via Caransebeș which takes 10h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $56 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Calafat bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Haţeg station.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Calafat train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Calafat is 467 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat.

Where can I stay near Calafat?

There are 55+ hotels available in Calafat.

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Calafat by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Caransebeș
best
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Haţegbus Cj1
2. Take the bus from Hateg to Caransebeşbus T1
3. Take the bus from Caransebeș to Calafatbus
10h 46m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Craiovatrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the train from Craiova to Calafattrain Craiova - Calafat
13h 20m
$50–55
Drive 467.4 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Calafatcar 467.4 km
6h 52m
$75–108
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CLJ - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle
3. Take the train from Craiova to Calafattrain
9h 49m
$99–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Târgu Jiubus
2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
3. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Calafatbus
11h 24m
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CLJ - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
11h 57m
$78–245
Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane CLJ - TSR
2. Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Baile Herculanetrain
3. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Calafatbus
12h 58m
$123–235

Cluj-Napoca to Calafat by train

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13h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.2 km
Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Calafat, Romania?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Calafat via Haţeg, Hateg, Caransebeş, and Caransebeș in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Calafat via Craiova in around 13h 20m.

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