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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 an average ticket price of kr196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr196, while a flight costs an average of kr996.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr196 Average price Cheapest | kr996 Average price | kr822 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
A bus is kr138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average kr334.
A bus is kr800 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average kr996.
Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around kr196 compared to roughly kr822 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr626. The journey takes 8h 33m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca
How to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus11:30 AM9h30București, Autogara Militari9:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)kr1951One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 AM9h30București, Autogara Militari9:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)kr1951One-way0 transfers
Fastest
H402788:40 AM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:30 AMCluj Napoca International Airportkr8411One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM9h00București, Autogara Militari7:00 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)kr2011One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM9h05București, Autogara Militari10:05 PMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)kr2071One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM7h30București, Autogara Militari5:00 AMCluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)kr2131One-way0 transfers
RO6417:25 AM0h55Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:20 AMCluj Napoca International Airportkr8181One-way0 transfers
A21007:00 AM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:50 AMCluj Napoca International Airportkr9061One-way0 transfers
A21067:10 PM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:00 PMCluj Napoca International Airportkr10221One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca:
A bus is kr138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average kr334.
A bus is kr800 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca costing on average kr996.
Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with HiSky, tarom, Animawings to go to Cluj-Napoca by flight.
- Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Cluj-Napoca by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany to go to Cluj-Napoca by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with HiSky, tarom, Animawings.
- 2 direct trains per day with Romanian Railways (CFR).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Tur Cento Trans, Obada Trans, Fany.
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