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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 20h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $110 - $270.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Sebes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Lugano and Cluj-Napoca is 1216 km. The road distance is 1353.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus which takes 20h 11m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

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

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Transmarian, depart from Lugano station.

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

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which takes 20h 11m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 25h 51m.

Where does the Lugano to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Sebes station.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 12:33 PM in Lugano and 1:33 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Lugano to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Cluj-Napoca is 1353 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca by train, bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BGY - CLJ
6h 22m
$51–270
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bergamo
3. Take the bus from Bergamo to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
24h 55m
$33–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Molino Dorino to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
20h 11m
$59–117
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
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
25h 51m
$221–384
Drive 1,353.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca1,353.2 km
15h 43m
$273–394
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)MXP - CLJ
5h 43m
$111–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
7h 19m
$172–452
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BLQ - CLJ
7h 16m
$106–438
Bus via Sebeș
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Sebes
2. Take the bus from Sebes to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
21h 29m
$71–117
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
15h 34m
$354–512

Lugano to Cluj-Napoca by train

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25h 51mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.2 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Lugano to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Molino Dorino, and Molino Dorino in around 20h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Cluj Napoca via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 25h 51m.

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