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How to get fromCluj-Napoca to Caracalby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Caracal by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Slatinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Slatina to Caracalbus bus 1948
    9h 33m
    $15–36

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Caracaltrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    10h 2m
    $39–42

  3. Drive  361.7 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Caracalcar car 361.7 km
    6h 8m
    $58–84

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane CLJ - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Caracaltrain train
    7h 11m
    $67–188

  5. Bus via Petroşani

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Petroşanibus bus Cj1
    2. Take the bus from Petroșani to Caracalbus bus 1948
    10h 35m
    $48–63

Cluj-Napoca to Caracal by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Caracal, Olt, Romania?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Caracal via Slatina in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Caracal once daily. Tickets cost $39–42 and the journey takes 10h 2m.

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