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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
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Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$429
Fastest journey
50m
Average duration
4h 20m
Flights per day
6
Distance
308 km
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest depart on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 44m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Flights per day 4 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 44m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
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)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $114 (€94).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1669+ LH1654 | 1:50 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 11h20 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1669+ LH1652 | 1:50 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 4h45 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO644 | 3:45 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 1h10 | 4:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1671 · LH1654 | 6:10 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 7h00 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A2107 | 6:20 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 0h50 | 7:10 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RO648 | 7:55 PM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 0h55 | 8:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
LH1673 · LH1652 | 6:00 AM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 12h35 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1673 · LH1650 | 6:00 AM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 6h00 | 12:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A2101 | 8:35 AM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 0h50 | 9:25 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RO642 | 9:05 AM Cluj Napoca International Airport | 0h55 | 10:00 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest flights use the Cluj Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Cluj Napoca International Airport is 6 km from Cluj-Napoca city centre. Public transport options include:
Cluj Napoca International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cluj Napoca International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cluj Napoca International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 2 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Arrivals and Departures.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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