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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 23h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $460.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Lausanne and Cluj-Napoca is 1420 km. The road distance is 1554.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Vienna which takes 21h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

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

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

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

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which takes 24h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Lausanne. It is currently 9:20 AM in Lausanne and 10:20 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca is 1554 km. It takes approximately 16h 57m to drive from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1362+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca by train, plane, bus, car, night train, 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.

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)GVA - CLJ
7h 9m
$125–320
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lausanne to BrigEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the bus from Molino Dorino to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
23h 54m
$94–194
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
4. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradea
5. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca
21h 19m
Drive 1,554.3 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca1,554.3 km
16h 57m
$314–453
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
6h 46m
$181–460
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Olten
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BSL - CLJ
7h 12m
$104–380
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemasse
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LYS - CLJ
8h 51m
$122–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca
24h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
26h 16m
$228–385
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to St. GallenIc5 / ...
2. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Budapest-KeletiEn
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
28h 2m
$309–458
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lausanne to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
16h 45m
$373–539

Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca by train

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26h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,419.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

You can take a bus from Lausanne to Cluj-Napoca via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 24h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Cluj Napoca via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 26h 16m.

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