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There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Sofia by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CLJ - SOF
    5h 55m
    $95–220

  2. Bus, train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train
    3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain night train
    4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain train Ic / ...
    15h 35m
    $47–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Sibiubus bus N1382 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Sofiabus bus 983
    17h 7m
    $89–137

  4. Drive  666.2 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Sofiacar car 666.2 km
    9h 31m
    $123–178

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain train Ic / ...
    17h 50m
    $49–57

  6. Bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Ramnicu Valcea Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofiabus bus 983
    18h 44m
    $75–116

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    20h 4m
    $51–57

Cluj to Sofia by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Tarom, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from P-ța Cipariu Nord to Sofia via P-ța Gării Sosire, Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest, and Sibiu in around 17h 7m.

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