The distance between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cluj-Napoca → Bucharest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ).
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Take the bus to Piteşti and then to Cluj Napoca*Roumanie.
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Take the train to Cluj Napoca.
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There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $12 and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $77.
The distance between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx $77.
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $12 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 15m.
Romanian Railways (CFR) run train services between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9hrs.
Amic Transport, ALSA and Fany run regular bus services between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Cluj-Napoca (CLJ). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
HiSky, Blue Air and Tarom fly between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Cluj-Napoca (CLJ). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Cluj-Napoca (CLJ).
The closest major airport to Cluj-Napoca is Cluj International Airport (CLJ) (CLJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Cluj-Napoca. Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM) (TGM) and Maramures International Airport (BAY) (BAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around $77.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 25m | $77($77) | every 4 hours | 336km (209 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 25m | $125($125) | every 20 mins | 601km (374 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | $40($40) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus to Cluj-Napoca | 9hrs | $20($20) | once daily | 456km (284 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | $12($12) | once daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | $71($71) | on demand | 442km (274 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cluj-Napoca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.