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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 20h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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 P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at Yenikapi via Cluj Napoca, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.

How far is it from Cluj to Istanbul?

The distance between Cluj and Istanbul is 784 km. The road distance is 1045.6 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 20h 54m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where do I catch the Cluj to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Cluj to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cluj to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Cluj to Istanbul train arrive?

Cluj to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Cluj to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Istanbul is 1046 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Cluj to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Istanbul by plane, train, night train, bus, 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 from Cluj-Napoca, Metro
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 8m
Bus, train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
18h 31m
₺2,885–4,396
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
20h 54m
₺3,016–3,924
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to București, Autogara Militaribus N910
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
21h 32m
₺3,923–6,077
Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Huedin to Oradeabus
2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Istanbul (IST)plane OMR - IST
8h 50m
₺4,300–21,017
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgradbus
3. Take the bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
22h 22m
Drive 1,045.6 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbulcar 1,045.6 km
13h 21m
₺7,554–10,912

Cluj to Istanbul by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

21h 32mAverage Duration

₺3,923Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cluj to Istanbul.

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Distance: 784.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from P-ța Cipariu Nord to İstanbul Esenler bus station via P-ța Gării Sosire, Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest, and București, Autogara Militari in around 21h 32m.

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