There are 7 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 from Cluj-Napoca
best- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CLJ - BIO
8h 23m€126–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Strasbourgbus
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
37h 29m€316–492Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
41h 25m€392–685Drive 2,552.9 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbaocar 2,552.9 km
27h 19m€412–595Bus to Debrecen International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus stationbus
- Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DEB - BIO
12h 28m€134–489Bus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Toulouse Matabiaubus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
42h 32m€173–238Train, bus
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Devatrain Ir
- Take the bus from Deva to Bilbao Intermodalbus
45h 33m€156–197
Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €150 - €200 and takes 45h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Bilbao via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Bilbao is 2135 km. The road distance is 2552.9 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 29m and costs €310 - €500.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €700 and takes 41h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €240 and takes 42h 32m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Bilbao, Spain?
Lufthansa, Anima Wings, and four other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 41h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–430
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–650
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 0040 263 215 521
- [email protected]
- Website
- alexatrans.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Schedules at
- alexatrans.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Bilbao is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 2:04 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 1:04 AM in Bilbao.
Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is 2553 km. It takes approximately 27h 19m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao.
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