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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste is to bus which costs €60 - €75 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 40m and costs €160 - €470.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Trieste is 835 km. The road distance is 932.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs €60 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs €60 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €240 and takes 22h 1m.

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

Trieste is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 9:06 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 8:06 AM in Trieste.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Trieste train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Trieste is 933 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 2901+ hotels available in Trieste.

Cluj-Napoca to Trieste - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste by plane, shuttle, bus, train, 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 to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Ljubljana (LJU)CLJ - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
5h 40m
€168–470
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj Napoca - OMV to Udine
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste CentraleRe / ...
20h 32m
€62–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Monfalcone
13h 26m
€63–75
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste CentraleRjx
22h 1m
€166–239
Drive 932.7 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Trieste932.7 km
11h
€147–212
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)CLJ - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
5h 53m
€108–530
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CLJ - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
6h 27m
€84–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to LjubljanaIc
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Trieste977 / ...
23h 25m
€78–104

Cluj-Napoca to Trieste by bus and train

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13h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Teo Trans operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Monfalcone 3 times a week. Tickets cost €60 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Trieste Centrale via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 22h 1m.

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