There are 4 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca LIDL to Lacu Roşubus
- Take the taxi from Lacu Roşu to Bălantaxi
4h 56m$36–39Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Gheorghenitrain Cluj Napoca - Braşov
6h 7m$34–40Drive 230.1 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bălancar 230.1 km
3h 51m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Lacu Roşubus
5h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan is to train which costs $30 - $40 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Lacu Roşu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Izvoru Mureşului Hm. via Gheorgheni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Bălan is 273 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs $36 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Bălan bus services, operated by Alex Tour, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bălan train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Bălan, Harghita, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Gheorgheni twice daily. Tickets cost $21–23 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, Alex Tour operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Lacu Roşu once daily, and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Gheorgheni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–23
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40743212473
- Website
- transmitlau.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca LIDL to Lacu Roşu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27
- Schedules at
- transmitlau.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0745-384.691
- Website
- alextour.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Lacu Roşu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- alextour.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to Bălan bus services, operated by Alex Tour, arrive at Lacu Roşu station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bălan train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Gheorgheni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Bălan is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bălan.
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