What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €130 and takes 27h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Cluj to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Athens. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Alba Iulia, Sibiu and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.

How far is it from Cluj to Athens?

The distance between Cluj and Athens is 1025 km. The road distance is 1410.3 km.

How do I travel from Cluj to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cluj to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj to Athens bus from?

Cluj to Athens bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.

Bus or fly from Cluj to Athens?

The best way to get from Cluj to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs and takes 25h 56m.

Where does the Cluj to Athens bus arrive?

Cluj to Athens bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Alba Iulia station.

Can I drive from Cluj to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Athens is 1410 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Cluj to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12826+ hotels available in Athens.

Cluj to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CLJ - ATH
5h 15m
€78–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus Cj1
2. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
25h 8m
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain
2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
35h 21m
€121–154
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2d 3h
€220–529
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus Cj1
2. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
25h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Turdabus
2. Take the bus from Turda to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Rusebus
4. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
27h 53m
€101–126
Drive 1,410.3 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Athenscar 1,410.3 km
17h 30m
€251–362

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.3 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Athens, Greece?

Anima Wings, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Alba Iulia, Sibiu, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 25h 56m.

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