How to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $64.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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$24

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$131

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$87

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9h 15m

Average total duration

8h 45m

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3h 55m

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55m

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3h 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 $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average $131 (€106).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

Train takes on average 9h 28m.

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.

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from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

How to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM9h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    9:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM9h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    9:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AnimawingsA2100
    7:00 AM0h50
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    7:50 AMCluj Napoca International Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM9h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    7:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM9h05
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:05 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM9h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    6:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • taromRO641
    6:30 AM0h55
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    7:25 AMCluj Napoca International Airport
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • HiSkyH40276
    4:50 PM0h50
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    5:40 PMCluj Napoca International Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • taromRO649
    10:20 PM0h55
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    11:15 PMCluj Napoca International Airport
    $1401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca

Travel to Cluj-Napoca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average $131 (€106).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

Train takes on average 9h 28m.

The distance from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is approximately 201 miles (325 km).
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Cluj Napoca International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Cluj-Napoca by train.
  • Travel with HiSky, tarom to go to Cluj-Napoca by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany to go to Cluj-Napoca by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Romanian Railways (CFR).
  • 4 direct flights per day with HiSky, tarom.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany.
Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Vienna, Oradea, Turda, Brașov. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cluj-Napoca and these popular destinations at a great price.
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