There are 8 ways to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
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 Craiova
best- Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Cluj-Napocabus Cj1
10h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Calafat to Craiovatrain
- Take the train from Craiova to Teiuştrain
- Take the train from Teiuş to Cluj Napocatrain
14h 23m$43–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus
- Take the train from Craiova to Teiuştrain
- Take the train from Teiuş to Cluj Napocatrain
12h 54mDrive 465.8 km
- Drive from Calafat to Cluj-Napocacar 465.8 km
6h 49m$75–108Bus, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
- Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane OTP - CLJ
8h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Calafat to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiubus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Cluj-Napocabus
11h 28mBus to Sofia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane SOF - CLJ
12h 17m$111–266Bus, train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Calafat to Băile Herculanebus
- Take the train from Baile Herculane to Timisoara Nordtrain
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane TSR - CLJ
13h 12m$149–278
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca is to train which costs $40 - $60 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via Craiova and Târgu Jiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Craiova and Teiuş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Calafat and Cluj-Napoca is 526 km. The road distance is 465.8 km.
The best way to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus via Craiova which takes 10h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.
Calafat to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Calafat station.
Calafat to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Calafat station.
The best way to get from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca is to bus via Craiova which takes 10h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Calafat, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
You can take a bus from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca via Craiova and Târgu Jiu in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calafat to Cluj Napoca via Craiova and Teiuş in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
Flights from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–330
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Teiuş
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Teiuş to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Calafat to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Teiuş
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Teiuş to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Baile Herculane to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Calafat to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Calafat to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Calafat to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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Calafat to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Craiova station.
Calafat to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calafat to Cluj-Napoca is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Calafat to Cluj-Napoca.
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