There are 4 ways to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Gheorgheni
best- Take the bus from Gheorgheni to Cluj-Napoca LIDLbus
4h 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Izvoru Oltului to Cluj Napocatrain Braşov - Cluj Napoca
5h 52m$29–33Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Bălan to Cluj-Napocacar 228.3 km
3h 51m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Lacu Roşu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
5h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca is to train which costs $29 - $34 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Gheorgheni and arriving at Cluj-Napoca LIDL via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Izvoru Oltului and arriving at Cluj Napoca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Bălan and Cluj-Napoca is 250 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus via Gheorgheni which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.
Bălan to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Trans Mit Lau, depart from Gheorgheni station.
Bălan to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Izvoru Oltului station.
The best way to get from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca is to bus via Gheorgheni which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $34 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Bălan, Harghita, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
Trans Mit Lau operates a bus from Gheorgheni to Cluj-Napoca LIDL 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Izvoru Oltului to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $23–26 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Izvoru Oltului to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40743212473
- Website
- transmitlau.autogari.ro
Bus from Gheorgheni to Cluj-Napoca LIDL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- transmitlau.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0745-384.691
- Website
- alextour.autogari.ro
Bus from Lacu Roşu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- alextour.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Bălan to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Trans Mit Lau, arrive at Cluj-Napoca LIDL station.
Bălan to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bălan to Cluj-Napoca is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bălan to Cluj-Napoca.
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