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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cluj is to train and night train and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $75 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Ruse, Sibiu and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Sofia to Cluj?

The distance between Sofia and Cluj is 472 km. The road distance is 664.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Cluj without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 14h 33m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Sofia to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Cluj bus from?

Sofia to Cluj bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Cluj?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Ruse, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Sofia to Cluj bus arrive?

Sofia to Cluj bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Cluj is 664 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Sofia to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1316+ hotels available in Cluj.

Sofia to Cluj - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Cluj by plane, train, night train, bus, 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.

Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SOF - CLJ
6h 13m
$78–250
Bus via Ruse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turda
15h 55m
$49–85
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Feldioara Hm.
4. Take the bus from Feldioara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
14h 33m
$50–70
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca664.2 km
9h 26m
$106–153
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
6h 55m
$340–553
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
16h 18m
$63–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiu
3. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to TurdaCj1
4. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
17h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Teiuş
4. Take the train from Teiuş to Câmpia Turzii
5. Take the bus from Câmpia Turzii to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
21h 20m
$54–74

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.1 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Cluj, Romania?

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Ruse, Sibiu, and Turda in around 15h 55m.

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