Facts about the transport from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
| Cheapest Transport | $29 |
| Fastest Transport | 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:11 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 11 |
| Distance | 694 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | HiSky Europe, Tarom |
Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
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Bucharest to Cluj Napoca Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 4pax | Any time | +6h 14m | $505.96 | |
Train | Romanian Railways | 1st class | 00:38 | 15:57 | $53.35 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 05:20 | 06:15 | $142.70 | |
Flight | Wizz Air Malta | Economy | 05:45 | 11:45 | $279.61 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 06:05 | 07:00 | $106.74 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 06:25 | 07:20 | $184.47 | |
Flight | Wizz Air Malta | Economy | 06:55 | 00:35 | $305.13 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 07:15 | 08:25 | $140.38 | |
Flight | Wizz Air Malta | Economy | 07:40 | 17:55 | $368.94 | |
Train | Romanian Railways | 1st class | 07:56 | 22:14 | $51.22 | |
Flight | HiSky Europe | Economy | 08:20 | 09:10 | $107.90 | |
Flight | HiSky Europe | Economy | 09:00 | 09:50 | $51.43 | |
Flight | Turkish Airlines | Economy | 09:35 | 20:20 | $376.69 | |
Train | Romanian Railways | 1st class | 09:51 | 22:14 | $54.09 | |
Flight | HiSky Europe | Economy | 10:10 | 11:00 | $91.66 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 10:45 | 11:55 | $141.54 | |
Train | Romanian Railways | 1st class | 11:22 | 05:20 | $51.99 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 11:50 | 13:00 | $276.13 | |
Flight | Tarom | Economy | 12:30 | 13:40 | $142.70 | |
Flight | Wizz Air Malta | Economy | 12:55 | 11:45 | $372.42 |
How to get from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
Travelling between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 629.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 28.10.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 14 hours to travel between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 13h 53m to reach Cluj Napoca.
How much does it cost to get from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca?
Travelling between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca can be as cheap as USD 28.10 if you opt for a Romanian Railways train and as expensive as USD 629.03 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca ?
- 7 from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca starting from 06:11 Bucharest North until 21:24 Bucharest North
- 4 from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca starting from 00:00 Bucharest Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Bucharest Hotel Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 96.47.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca
HiSky Europe, Tarom
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Bucharest and Cluj Napoca
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train
Transportation from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
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Trains$ 28.04
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Flights$ 96.47
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Taxis$ 400.89
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available