There are 5 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CLJ - OTP
- Take the train from Bucharest to Caracal
5h 36m$77–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Slatina
- Take the bus from Slatina to Caracal
9h 48m$13–25Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to CaracalIR: Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
10h 30m$42–46Drive 388.5 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal388.5 km
5h 28m$62–90Bus via Petroşani
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to PetroşaniCj1
- Take the bus from Petroșani to Caracal1948
11h 33m$45–60
Cluj-Napoca to Caracal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal is to bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Caracal via Slatina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Caracal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Caracal is 491 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $12 - $25.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Caracal bus services, operated by Romtimex SRL, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Caracal train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $12 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42 - $46 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Caracal, Olt, Romania?
You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Caracal via Slatina in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Caracal once daily. Tickets cost $42–46 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
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- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Cluj Napoca to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +4-0730-223.590
- Website
- romtimex.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Slatina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Schedules at
- romtimex.autogari.ro
Bus from Slatina to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- romtimex.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0250.861.151
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 0353.806.666
- office@eta.ro
- Website
- eta.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Petroșani to Caracal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cluj-Napoca to Caracal bus services, operated by Romtimex SRL, arrive at Slatina station.
Cluj-Napoca to Caracal train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Caracal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Caracal is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal.
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