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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Sofia is to train and night train which costs $75 - $90 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h and costs $60 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at Sofia via Hațeg and Caransebeș. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

How far is it from Cluj to Sofia?

The distance between Cluj and Sofia is 476 km. The road distance is 666.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj to Sofia without a car is to bus and train via Braşov which takes 14h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Cluj to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cluj to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cluj to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Cluj to Sofia bus arrive?

Cluj to Sofia bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Haţeg station.

Can I drive from Cluj to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Sofia is 666 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Cluj to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 406+ hotels available in Sofia.

Cluj to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj to Sofia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or shuttle

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 Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CLJ - SOF
7h
$60–220
Bus, train via Braşov
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii to Brașov Sala Sporturilorbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
14h 19m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
17h 57m
$79–90
Drive 666.2 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Sofiacar 666.2 km
9h 31m
$107–154
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CLJ - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sofiashuttle
7h 36m
$325–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Haţegbus Cj1
2. Take the bus from Hațeg to Caransebeșbus
3. Take the bus from Caransebeș to Sofiabus
15h 34m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Turdabus
2. Take the bus from Turda to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Sofiashuttle
15h 34m
$316–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Câmpia Turziibus
2. Take the train from Câmpia Turzii to Videletrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Sofiatrain 461
23h 21m
$94–103

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 34mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.9 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia via Haţeg, Hațeg, and Caransebeș in around 15h 34m.

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