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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €30 - €45 and takes 23h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs €90 - €310.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Karlsruhe. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Karlsruhe is 1210 km. The road distance is 1328.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 2m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

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

Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 23h 46m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Karlsruhe station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Karlsruhe?

Karlsruhe is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 8:05 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 7:05 AM in Karlsruhe.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe is 1328 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe?

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Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe by plane, train, bus, car, night train, or car train

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

Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CLJ - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
3h 54m
€94–308
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Frankfurt
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
23h 8m
€32–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to SimeriaIr
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Mannheim
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
18h 2m
€82–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
23h 46m
€159–279
Drive 1,328.4 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe1,328.4 km
13h 55m
€190–274
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)CLJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 7m
€84–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Karlsruhe
22h 35m
€80–120
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Stuttgart HbfEn
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfRe
25h 22m
€100–126
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Karlsruhe
16h 1m
€266–369

Cluj-Napoca to Karlsruhe by train

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23h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,210.5 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 23h 46m. Alternatively, Romfour operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Karlsruhe twice a week, and the journey takes 22h 35m. Alexa Trans also services this route once a week.

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