There are 4 ways to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane SOF - CLJ
6h 37m$96–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to Sibiubus 983
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus N1382 / ...
15h 30m$86–127Drive 664.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napocacar 664.2 km
9h 28m$127–183Bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Take the bus from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlceabus 983
- Take the bus from Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station to Cluj-Napocabus
18h 22m$90–125
Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $95 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Cluj-Napoca is 479 km. The road distance is 664.2 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 15h 30m.
Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sibiu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca is 664 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Bulgaria to Cluj-Napoca.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Sibiu in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- obadabus.autogari.ro
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