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 which costs $60 - $75 and takes 17h 51m.

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 7h 43m and costs $60 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via Caransebeș and Haţeg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Sofia to Cluj?

The distance between Sofia and Cluj is 478 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 bus and train which takes 14h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Cluj?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cluj is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Sofia to Cluj bus arrive?

Sofia to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Caransebeș station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Cluj is 664 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Sofia to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 115+ hotels available in Cluj.

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

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

Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane SOF - CLJ
7h 43m
$60–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
3. Take the bus from Brașov Sala Sporturilor to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus
14h 15m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain
17h 51m
$60–75
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napocacar 664.2 km
9h 29m
$106–153
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane OTP - CLJ
8h 16m
$325–507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Caransebeșbus
2. Take the bus from Caransebeș to Hațegbus
3. Take the bus from Haţeg to Cluj-Napocabus Cj1
16h 4m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharestshuttle
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Turdabus
16h 30m
$325–429
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
3. Take the train from Craiova to Alba Iuliatrain
4. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus Cj1
19h 33m

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

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

Turkish Airlines, LOT, and five other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca via Caransebeș, Hațeg, and Haţeg in around 16h 4m.

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