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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is to night train and train which costs $65 - $95 and takes 20h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $95 - $240.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Halkali and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Istanbul and Cluj-Napoca is 786 km. The road distance is 1042.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus which takes 20h 13m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

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

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

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

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $95 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 20h 13m.

Where does the Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:07 AM in Istanbul and 7:07 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is 1043 km. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.

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

Book your Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane IST - CLJ
4h 40m
$99–235
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca
20h 34m
$68–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napocabus
20h 13m
$89–112
Drive 1,042.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cluj-Napocacar 1,042.9 km
13h 13m
$167–240
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Razgrad Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Razgrad to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Squarebus
22h 45m

Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Turkish Airlines and Anima Wings fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Cluj-Napoca via București, Autogara Militari in around 20h 13m.

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