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 via Budapest which costs $65 - $90 and takes 23h 17m.

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 $100 - $650.

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 Susak-Pecine and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Déli pályaudvar and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Rijeka and Cluj-Napoca is 1090 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 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 17h 40m 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 Susak-Pecine station.

Train, bus or fly 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 - $190. Alternatively, you can train via Budapest, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 23h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $650 and takes 14h 38m.

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 7:34 PM in Rijeka and 8:34 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 1345+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca by bus, train, car, plane, 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 via Trieste
best
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
$119–187
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 43m
$66–131
Train via Budapest
1. Take the train from Susak-Pecine 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 17m
$68–85
Drive 904.6 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca904.6 km
10h 14m
$148–213
Fly from Rijeka Airport
1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)RJK - CLJ
14h 38m
$175–639
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Udine944
2. Take the bus from Udine to Cluj Napoca
23h 23m
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
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
$120–289
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
$142–657
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
$214–444
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
$102–626

Rijeka to Cluj-Napoca by train and subway

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23h 17mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.3 km
Duration: 17h 40m

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 Susak-Pecine to Cluj Napoca via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Budapest-Deli, Déli pályaudvar, Keleti pályaudvar, and Budapest-Keleti in around 23h 17m.

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