What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs $35 - $130 and takes 21h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca is 1316 km. The road distance is 1520.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 33m and costs $35 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cluj-Napoca bus from?

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 23h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $170 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 11:58 AM in Cologne and 12:58 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Cologne to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Cluj-Napoca is 1521 km. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca?

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Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1316+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane CGN - CLJ
5h 50m
$104–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
21h 50m
$23–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
14h 33m
$39–245
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
23h 22m
$141–358
Drive 1,520.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cluj-Napocacar 1,520.9 km
15h 44m
$251–362
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DUS - CLJ
6h 56m
$92–392
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DTM - CLJ
5h 57m
$70–371
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
21h 9m
$36–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Cluj-Napocacar
17h 7m
$287–1,460

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,315.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Lufthansa, Eurowings, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cluj Napoca via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 23h 22m.

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