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

The cheapest way to get from Tirana to Cluj is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 30h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tirana to Cluj is to fly which takes 8h and costs $100 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Tirana and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Tirana to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Kulla E Sahatit, Tiranë and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu via Tirana, Sofia Central Bus Station, București, Autogara Militari and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 51m.

How far is it from Tirana to Cluj?

The distance between Tirana and Cluj is 700 km. The road distance is 959 km.

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

The best way to get from Tirana to Cluj without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 24h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Tirana to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tirana to Cluj bus from?

Tirana to Cluj bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.

Bus or fly from Tirana to Cluj?

The best way to get from Tirana to Cluj is to fly which takes 8h and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Tirana to Cluj bus arrive?

Tirana to Cluj bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Tirana and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Tirana. It is currently 3:02 PM in Tirana and 4:02 PM in Cluj.

Can I drive from Tirana to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirana to Cluj is 959 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Tirana to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Cluj.

Tirana to Cluj - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Tirana to Cluj by plane, bus, 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 Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)TIA - CLJ
8h
$107–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
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
30h 51m
$84–114
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Budapest
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca
24h 35m
Bus, train via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Polje, Autobuska Stanica Bar
3. Take the train from Željeznička stanica Bar to Beograd centar
4. Take the train from Beograd Centar to VrsacRe
5. Take the train from Stamora Moravita to Timisoara Nord
6. Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napoca
26h 57m
Drive 959 km
1. Drive from Tirana to Cluj-Napoca959 km
12h 40m
$174–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Podgorica , Bus station
2. Take the train from Podgorica to Subotica
3. Take the train from Subotica to SzegedRe
4. Take the train from Szeged to BekescsabaRe
5. Take the train from Bekescsaba to Campia TurziiIc
6. Take the bus from Câmpia Turzii to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
31h 26m
$90–127

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 699.8 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Cluj, Romania?

Lufthansa, Ulendo Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirana to Cluj-Napoca via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Budapest, Budapest-Kelenföld, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, and Cluj-Napoca in around 24h 35m.

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