Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Cluj-Napocaby plane, bus, night train, train or car

Find Transport to Cluj-Napoca

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)planeIST - CLJ
    2h 14m
    $148–276

  2. Night train, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Feldioara Hm.train
    3. Take the bus from Feldioara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
    18h 34m
    $53–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitaribusN1998
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
    20h 10m
    $64–110

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj NapocatrainIC: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca / ...
    20h 20m
    $67–90

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Razgrad Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Razgrad to Sibiubus
    3. Take the train from Sibiu to Cluj Napocatrain
    24h 15m
    $70–98

  6. Drive 1,043 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Cluj-Napocacar1,043 km
    13h 8m
    $167–240

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Turkish Airlines and Anima Wings fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via București, Autogara Militari in around 20h 10m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Cluj-Napoca

Popular routes