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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $315.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti:
A bus is $284 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti costing on average $315 (€260).
Other travel options to Ploieşti take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 6h 47m versus 5h 53m 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 Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti
How to get from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:55 PM7h10Cluj-Napoca5:05 AMPloieşti$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:55 PM7h10Cluj-Napoca5:05 AMPloieşti$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:00 PM6h30Cluj-Napoca2:30 AMPloieşti$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 PM6h50Cluj-Napoca9:15 PMPloieşti$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti:
A bus is $284 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Ploieşti costing on average $315 (€260).
Other travel options to Ploieşti take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cluj-Napoca and Ploieşti as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cluj Napoca International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) and arrive in Ploiești, Gara de Sud.
- Travel with Lufthansa, tarom, Animawings, HiSky to go to Ploieşti by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ploieşti by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with tarom, Animawings, HiSky.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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