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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca is to bus via Bregenz which costs $40 - $50 and takes 22h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $120 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Zurich and Cluj-Napoca is 1166 km. The road distance is 1346.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cluj-Napoca bus from?

Zurich to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zurich to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bregenz, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 22h 29m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 23h 16m.

Where does the Zurich to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Zurich to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 10:03 PM in Zurich and 11:03 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Zurich to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cluj-Napoca is 1347 km. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Zurich to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, car, night train, or car train

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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
4h 26m
$127–371
Bus via Bregenz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Cluj-Napoca
22h 29m
$44–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
3. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradea
4. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca
18h 12m
Drive 1,346.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cluj-Napoca1,346.8 km
14h 38m
$272–393
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BSL - CLJ
5h 36m
$73–375
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
23h 16m
$174–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Sebes
2. Take the bus from Sebes to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
24h 2m
$80–136
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGRjx
2. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-KeletiEn
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
25h 9m
$242–352
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
14h 26m
$332–479

Zurich to Cluj-Napoca by train

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23h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,165.9 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cluj-Napoca via Bregenz in around 22h 29m.

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