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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Cluj is to train and bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Cluj is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Petroşani and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Craiova to Cluj?

The distance between Craiova and Cluj is 387 km. The road distance is 391.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Cluj without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Craiova to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Cluj bus from?

Craiova to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Train or bus from Craiova to Cluj?

The best way to get from Craiova to Cluj is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Craiova to Cluj bus arrive?

Craiova to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Petroșani station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Cluj is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Craiova to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Cluj.

Craiova to Cluj - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Cluj by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Craiova to Alba IuliaIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
2. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Turda
9h 43m
$31–45
Bus via Sibiu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turda
3. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
10h 15m
$12–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșani1948
2. Take the bus from Petroşani to TurdaCj1
10h 5m
$40–49
Drive 391.3 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Cluj-Napoca391.3 km
5h 31m
$63–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharest
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
6h 22m
$77–157
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to TeiuşIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
2. Take the train from Teiuş to Cluj NapocaR: Teiuş - Cluj Napoca / ...
10h 11m
$35–50

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

48Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.8 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Cluj, Romania?

You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Petroşani and Turda in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Cluj-Napoca via Teiuş and Cluj Napoca in around 10h 11m.

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