What is the cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $70 - $90 and takes 15h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Trieste and Cluj-Napoca is 1068 km. The road distance is 928 km.

How do I travel from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus which takes 15h 59m and costs $70 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Trieste to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which takes 15h 59m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 21h 46m.

What is the time difference between Trieste and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 2:24 PM in Trieste and 3:24 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Trieste to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Trieste to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Cluj-Napoca is 928 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Trieste to Cluj-Napoca - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca by shuttle, 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.

Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)VCE - CLJ
8h 23m
$129–583
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monfalcone to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square
15h 59m
$74–88
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
21h 46m
$150–249
Drive 928 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Cluj-Napoca928 km
11h 1m
$168–243
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LJU - CLJ
6h 56m
$185–559
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BLQ - CLJ
8h 17m
$101–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to UdineRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Udine to Cluj Napoca
21h 9m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station907 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
22h 55m
$77–153

Trieste to Cluj-Napoca by train and bus

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15h 59mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,067.9 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Teo Trans operates a bus from Monfalcone to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Cluj Napoca via Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti in around 21h 46m.

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