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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest
Showing times and prices for Jul 19
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
325 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Fast buses
Of the 6 buses that leave Cluj-Napoca for Bucharest on Sun, Jul 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 325 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 31 m 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.
FlixBus2:15 PM7h55Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:59 PM8h31Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)8:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 PM8h35Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)10:00 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM8h15Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)6:15 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM7h45Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM7h45Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 PM7h55Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM8h00Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany1:25 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM8h15Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)6:15 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM8h31Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)8:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $35 Average price |
8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest costing on average $115 (€94).
The fastest way to travel from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 36m.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest among Omio's users.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h15 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h31 | 8:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h45 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:25 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h35 | 10:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:15 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h55 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 8h00 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus as well as Obada Trans, Fany, Normandia Transport and more offer buses services from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest.
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 Obada Trans, Fany or Normandia Transport to find the best option for your trip from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest
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Buses from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 7h 0m.
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 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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, Obada Trans, Fany, Normandia Transport from Cluj-Napoca to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest with FlixBus, Obada Trans, Fany, Normandia Transport for as low as $13 (€11). 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 Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€11)
FlixBus frequency
5 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.
Obada Trans
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 30m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€37)
Obada Trans frequency
2 a day
Fany
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 30m
Cheapest Price
$22 (€18)
Fany frequency
2 a day
Normandia Transport
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26h 0m
Normandia Transport frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Bucharest
Things to do in Bucharest
Discover the best of Bucharest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bucharest trip today.
- Must visit
National Village Museum Dimitrie Gusti
An outstanding open-air museum of traditional Romanian village life, with historic houses, churches, and windmills.
- Recommended
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
A leading natural history museum with fossils, geology, and biodiversity displays, popular with families and science fans.
- Must visit
Old Town
Bucharest’s atmospheric old center, packed with historic streets, churches, nightlife, and restored merchant buildings.
- Must visit
Calea Victoriei
The city’s grand central boulevard connects major landmarks, museums, and elegant historic architecture.
- Recommended
King Mihai I Park
Bucharest’s largest park offers lakeside walks, bike paths, gardens, and access to major museums and leisure areas.
Mici
Grilled skinless sausages made with beef, pork, and garlic. A beloved Romanian street and barbecue staple, especially popular with mustard and bread.
- Gluten-free
Ciorbă de burtă
Sour soup with beef tripe, garlic, vinegar, and cream. One of Romania's most iconic comfort dishes, widely eaten in Bucharest.
- Gluten-free
Sarmale
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice, usually slow-cooked and served with sour cream. A festive Romanian classic.
Kane World Food Studio
Elegant fine dining restaurant focused on refined Romanian cuisine and local ingredients in a polished setting.
Caru' cu Bere
Historic beer hall and restaurant known for Romanian classics, grilled meats, and traditional atmosphere in the Old Town.
Lacrimi și Sfinți
Popular modern Romanian bistro serving regional dishes and desserts in a casual, welcoming space.
Romanian leu (lei)
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals, and public transit usually cost less than in Western EU capitals, though central areas and upscale venues cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 35-60 lei for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- 70-140 lei per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- 180+ lei per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- 12-18 lei for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5%.
FAQs: Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is 7h 0m 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest leaves at 5:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest with FlixBus, Obada Trans, Fany. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, you can count on FlixBus, Obada Trans, Fany, Normandia Transport for the best way to get you to Bucharest. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Bucharest from Cluj-Napoca is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Bucharest are:
- Palace of the Parliament, the world's heaviest building and a symbol of Romania's communist era
- Romanian Athenaeum, an iconic concert hall known for its stunning neoclassical architecture
- Village Museum, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life and architecture
- Herăstrău Park, a large public park offering recreational activities and scenic views
- Old Town, a historic district filled with vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and cultural landmarks.
The best things to do in Bucharest include:
- Explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, housing an extensive collection of Romanian and European art
- Take a leisurely stroll through Cismigiu Gardens, the oldest public garden in Bucharest
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament, a colossal government building and architectural marvel
- Attend a concert or event at the Romanian Athenaeum, a cultural hub in the city
- Discover the vibrant atmosphere and historic charm of Bucharest's Old Town.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest:
- 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Since both Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and tourist attractions. Common scams include taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes, so using authorized taxi services or ride-hailing apps is recommended. Additionally, travelers should avoid unofficial currency exchange booths to prevent counterfeit bills. Staying vigilant in busy places and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
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.
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