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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Istanbul is to bus and train and night train via Feldioara which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.800 ₺ and takes 17h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Turda and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

How far is it from Cluj to Istanbul?

The distance between Cluj and Istanbul is 787 km. The road distance is 1045.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj to Istanbul without a car is to train and night train which takes 19h 53m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cluj to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj to Istanbul bus from?

Cluj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tur Cento Trans, depart from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu station.

Where does the Cluj to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cluj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tur Cento Trans, arrive at Turda station.

What is the time difference between Cluj and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Cluj. It is currently 7:53 AM in Cluj and 8:53 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Cluj to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Istanbul is 1045 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Cluj to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4544+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cluj to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)CLJ - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
3h 27m
₺5,246–10,593
Bus, train, night train via Feldioara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Feldioara
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
17h 56m
₺2,042–3,769
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to BucharestCluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
19h 53m
₺3,020–3,972
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Turda
2. Take the bus from Turda to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
21h 42m
₺2,827–5,472
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Câmpia Turzii
2. Take the train from Câmpia Turzii to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
22h 8m
₺2,779–3,750
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Turda
2. Take the bus from Turda to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
25h 54m
₺3,550–4,285
Drive 1,045.4 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul1,045.4 km
13h 17m
₺7,115–10,276

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

22Weekly Planes

2h 43mAverage Duration

₺3,785Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cluj to Istanbul.

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Distance: 786.6 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Turda and București, Autogara Militari in around 21h 42m.

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