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There are 6 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Athens by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CLJ - ATH
    5h 47m
    €85–196

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sibiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus bus
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    23h 49m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Thessalonikibus bus Simeonidis
    2. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Bsf
    2d 4h
    €220–540

  4. Drive  1,410.2 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Athenscar car 1,410.2 km
    17h 30m
    €258–373

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sibiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    24h 21m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 3910 / ...
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    29h 58m
    €123–203

Cluj-Napoca to Athens by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,023.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Athens, Greece?

Anima Wings, Tarom, and Turkish Airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Sibiu, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 24h 21m.

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