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 $55 - $75 and takes 18h 18m.

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 4m and costs $50 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square, Sibiu and Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj to Sofia. However, there are services departing from P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at Sofia via Cluj Napoca, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Cluj to Sofia?

The distance between Cluj and Sofia is 474 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 which takes 14h 35m and costs $75 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 Cofturistik, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square.

Where do I catch the Cluj to Sofia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cluj to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cluj to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $50 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Ruse, which costs and takes 15h 30m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $100 and takes 23h 20m.

Where does the Cluj to Sofia bus arrive?

Cluj to Sofia bus services, operated by Cofturistik, arrive at Sibiu station.

Where does the Cluj to Sofia train arrive?

Cluj to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest 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 2230+ 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 4m
$50–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
14h 35m
$75–92
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 Sofiatrain 461
18h 18m
$59–73
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 47m
$332–531
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
15h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Sofiabus 983
18h 9m
$71–119
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Videletrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the train from Videle to Sofiatrain 461
23h 20m
$92–99

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

18Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from P-ța Cipariu Nord to Sofia Central Bus Station via P-ța Gării Sosire, Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square, Sibiu, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 15h 30m.

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