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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 02

Cheapest price on Sep 02

$21

Average ticket price on Sep 02

$26

Fastest journey on Sep 02

6 h 55 m

Average journey duration on Sep 02

8 h 4 m

Buses on Sep 02

8

Distance

325 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast buses

On Wed, Sep 02, we found 8 buses from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, including 8 direct services.

On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 325 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .

On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM9h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    9:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM9h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    7:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM9h05
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:05 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM7h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    5:00 AMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM9h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    6:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $247.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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Driving

$23

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Cheapest

$247

Average price

$88

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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3h 43m

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1h 43m

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2h 0m

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5h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:

A bus is $223 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average $247 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $88 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
6h55
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
9h00
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
9h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
9h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
9h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
8h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$20

Live departures

Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus9:30 PM București, Autogara Militari
7h30
5:00 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:30 PM București, Autogara Militari
8h30
7:00 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, September 2
FlixBusFlixBus5:55 AM București, Autogara Militari
8h25
2:20 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari
6h55
1:25 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 AM București, Autogara Militari
9h00
6:00 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:00 AM București, Autogara Militari
9h00
7:00 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:30 AM București, Autogara Militari
9h30
9:00 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:00 PM București, Autogara Militari
9h05
10:05 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca buses with Omio?

FlixBus as well as Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany and more offer buses services from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans or Fany to find the best option for your trip from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

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Buses from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.

There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 6h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
201 miles (325 km)
Average bus duration
8h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$2 (€2)
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
6h 55m
First bus
5:05 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
63 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus from Bucharest to Cluj-NapocaYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with FlixBus for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
6h 55m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
$2 (€2)
FlixBus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Complete guide to Cluj-Napoca

Things to do in Cluj-Napoca

Discover the best of Cluj-Napoca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cluj-Napoca trip today.

  • Must visit

National Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca

Leading art museum in a Baroque palace, with Romanian and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts collections.

  • Must visit

National Museum of Transylvanian History

Major history museum covering prehistoric to medieval Transylvania, including the city's important Roman and local heritage.

  • Recommended

Zoological Museum

Natural history museum with fossils, minerals, and zoological collections, especially strong for families and science fans.

Romanian leu (lei)

Moderate for Romania: central hotels cost more, but dining, coffee, and local transit stay reasonable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
25-45 lei for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
60-120 lei per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
150+ lei per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
10-18 lei for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tip about 10% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for cafes and taxis, or add 5-10% for good service.

FAQs: Bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cluj-Napoca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca can start from as little as $2 (€2) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is $23 (€19) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is 6h 55m to travel the 201 miles (325 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca leaves at 5:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, you can count on FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany for the best way to get you to Cluj-Napoca. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Bucharest , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including București, Autogara Militari, Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Calea Bucureștilor - Parcare P5) . When arriving in Cluj-Napoca , you can end your journey in bus stations like Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca), Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany .Passengers board the bus most frequently from București, Autogara Militari, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca), located 6 away from the city centre.
A trip to Cluj-Napoca from Bucharest is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cluj-Napoca are:
  • St. Michael's Church, a Gothic-style church known for its impressive architecture and historical significance
  • Central Park, a large public park offering walking paths, a lake, and recreational facilities
  • Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden, a vast garden featuring diverse plant species and themed sections
  • National Museum of Transylvanian History, a museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the region's history
  • Matthias Corvinus House, a historic building and museum dedicated to the life of the famous Hungarian king born here.
The best things to do in Cluj-Napoca include:
  • Salina Turda, a unique underground salt mine offering tours and recreational activities
  • Explore the vibrant nightlife in the city center, with numerous bars and clubs
  • Attend a concert or event at the Cluj Arena, a modern stadium hosting various performances
  • Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, which offers insights into local culture and traditions
  • Enjoy a day trip to the nearby Apuseni Mountains for hiking and nature exploration.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Since both Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca among Omio's users.
The currency used in Romania is the Romanian Leu (RON). Travelers often find it convenient to use cards for most purchases, especially in cities and larger establishments, though carrying some cash is recommended for small vendors, rural areas, and transportation where card acceptance may be limited.
In Cluj-Napoca, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in crowded areas such as markets, public transport, and tourist attractions. Common scams include overcharging by taxis without meters and unofficial guides offering overpriced tours. It is advisable to use registered taxi services and remain vigilant with personal belongings, especially in busy spots and nightlife areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

Most Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca buses use the București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) station pair, with some services arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany. Use this guide to compare Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bucharest
Arrival bus stations in Cluj-Napoca
București, Autogara MilitariBucharest Militari Bus Station, Strada Valea Cascadelor 1, 077042
City-centre transport

Getting to București, Autogara Militari from Bucharest city centre

Train61 · 43m · every ~15 min
BusN115 · 22m · $1 · every ~2 min
Tram25 · 41m · every ~18 min
SubwayM3 · 13m · every ~16 min

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