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How to get fromBilbao to Cluj-Napocaby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane BIO - CLJ
    8h 19m
    $102–462

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Gironatrain train Ave
    3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    41h 59m
    $212–318

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain train Nj / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ec
    6. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    47h 57m
    $672–1,048

  4. Drive  2,556.3 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Cluj-Napocacar car 2,556.3 km
    27h 16m
    $486–702

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sebeşbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sebeș to Cluj-Napocabus bus
    46h 15m

  6. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Devabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Deva to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Squarebus bus
    2d
    $289–444

Bilbao to Cluj-Napoca by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration47h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Cluj Napoca via Zaragoza-Delicias, Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 47h 57m.

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