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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca is to train which costs $65 - $85 and takes 24h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $150 - $550.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Rijeka bus station and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Udine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Déli pályaudvar and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Rijeka and Cluj-Napoca is 771 km. The road distance is 904.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus via Trieste which takes 17h 40m and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

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

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

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

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.

Train or bus from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca is to bus via Trieste which takes 17h 40m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Budapest, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 23h 36m.

Where does the Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Udine station.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Rijeka. It is currently 5:37 PM in Rijeka and 6:37 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca is 905 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 9 ways to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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

Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZAG - CLJ
8h 33m
$120–319
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Re
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
24h 56m
$66–84
Bus via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione
2. Take the bus from Monfalcone to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square
17h 40m
$119–212
Train via Budapest
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Re
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-DeliIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
23h 36m
$68–86
Drive 904.6 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca904.6 km
10h 14m
$148–213
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)VCE - CLJ
10h 39m
$142–686
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Postojna
2. Take a shuttle bus from Postojna to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LJU - CLJ
9h 10m
$224–444
Shuttle to Treviso Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Treviso, Aeroporto
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)TSF - CLJ
8h 8m
$152–535
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Udine944
2. Take the bus from Udine to Cluj Napoca
23h 23m

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca by train and subway

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23h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.3 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

You can take a bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square via Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste Centrale, Monfalcone, and Monfalcone in around 17h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Cluj Napoca via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Budapest-Deli, Déli pályaudvar, Keleti pályaudvar, and Budapest-Keleti in around 23h 36m.

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