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

The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Cluj is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 24h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skopje to Cluj is to fly which takes 10h 6m and costs $85 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Skopje and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Thessaloniki, Sibiu and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.

How far is it from Skopje to Cluj?

The distance between Skopje and Cluj is 590 km. The road distance is 768 km.

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

The best way to get from Skopje to Cluj without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 19h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Skopje to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Cluj bus from?

Skopje to Cluj bus services, operated by Rule Turs, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Bus or fly from Skopje to Cluj?

The best way to get from Skopje to Cluj is to fly which takes 10h 6m and costs $85 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs and takes 19h 34m.

Where does the Skopje to Cluj bus arrive?

Skopje to Cluj bus services, operated by Rule Turs, arrive at Thessaloníki station.

What is the time difference between Skopje and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Skopje. It is currently 10:48 PM in Skopje and 11:48 PM in Cluj.

Can I drive from Skopje to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Cluj is 768 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Skopje to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Cluj.

Skopje to Cluj - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Skopje to Cluj by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SKP - CLJ
10h 6m
$90–280
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Turda
4. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
24h 31m
$52–87
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest Hotel Platanus
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca
19h 34m
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendil
2. Take the train from Kyustendil to SofiaRe
3. Take the train from Sofia to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
4. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
5. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
25h 41m
$81–105
Drive 768 km
1. Drive from Skopje to Cluj-Napoca768 km
10h 19m
$123–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turda
23h 54m
$111–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Băile Herculane
3. Take the train from Băile Herculane to LugojIr
4. Take the train from Lugoj to Câmpia Turzii
5. Take the bus from Câmpia Turzii to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
25h 31m
$82–130

Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

10h 25mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.9 km
Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Cluj, Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Cluj-Napoca via Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica, Budapest Hotel Platanus, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, and Cluj-Napoca in around 19h 34m.

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