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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cluj is to fly which costs $75 - $370 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Castellón de la Plana and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 27m.

How far is it from Madrid to Cluj?

The distance between Madrid and Cluj is 2307 km. The road distance is 2776.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Cluj without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 19m and costs $310 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Madrid to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Cluj bus from?

Madrid to Cluj bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Cluj?

The best way to get from Madrid to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $1,000 and takes 40h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 45h 27m.

Where does the Madrid to Cluj bus arrive?

Madrid to Cluj bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Castellon station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 4:10 AM in Madrid and 5:10 AM in Cluj.

Can I drive from Madrid to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cluj is 2777 km. It takes approximately 30h 36m to drive from Madrid to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Cluj.

Madrid to Cluj - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Cluj by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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.

Fly to Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)MAD - CLJ
6h
$75–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De FranceTgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Lille Flandres
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-DampoortTer
5. Take the bus from Ghent to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
30h 19m
$310–858
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien HauptbahnhofNj
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
6. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
40h 9m
$296–966
Drive 2,776.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Cluj-Napoca2,776.6 km
30h 36m
$508–733
Fly to Oradea International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)MAD - OMR
2. Take the bus from Oradea to Huedin
10h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to CastellonMadrid
2. Take the bus from Castellón de la Plana to Turda
45h 27m
$189–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Deva
2. Take the train from Deva to Câmpia Turzii
3. Take the bus from Câmpia Turzii to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
2d 2h
$89–189
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Marseille
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
3. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
2d 6h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
30h 21m
$612–883

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,306.8 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cluj, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa, and Ryanair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cluj-Napoca via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, and Cluj Napoca in around 40h 9m.

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