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How to get fromCluj to Bucharestby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cluj to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca

    best
    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane CLJ - OTP
    3h 1m
    $58–176

  2. Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus bus
    9h 37m
    $25–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    7h 53m
    $40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    10h 8m
    $41–45

  5. Drive  411.3 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharestcar car 411.3 km
    5h 54m
    $79–113

  6. Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huedin to Oradeabus bus
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane OMR - OTP
    4h 23m

  7. Bus to Maramures International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dej to Baia Marebus bus
    2. Fly from Maramures International Airport (BAY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BAY - OTP
    4h 56m
    $108–377

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1382 / ...
    8h 42m
    $30–45

Cluj to Bucharest by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

Tarom, HiSky, and Anima Wings fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest 5 times a day. Tickets cost $41–45 and the journey takes 8h 56m.

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