There are 7 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 4h 24m
Cheapest option
Train, night train • 25h 11m
5 alternative options
Bus, train • 20h 11m
Bus • 20h 10m
Train, bus, night bus • 23h 55m
Train, night train via Bucharest • 27h 15m
Drive • 14h 22m
Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs $60 - $85 and takes 25h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $140 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Yenikapi via Gara Bucureşti Nord and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Istanbul is 785 km. The road distance is 1066.6 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 11m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.
Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 20h 10m.
- Distance: 785.2 km
- Duration: 4h 24m
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Tarom fly from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul Esenler Otogar 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul Esenler Otogar via Bucharest in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.300 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.600 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 1.600 ₺
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 220 ₺ - 270 ₺
- Schedules at
- regiocalatori.ro
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 260 ₺ - 390 ₺
- Schedules at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 280 ₺ - 300 ₺
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- 004-0264-596775
- office@viaterraspedition.ro
- Website
- interregional.ro
Train from Cluj Napoca to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 210 ₺ - 230 ₺
- Website
- Interregional Calatori
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 500 ₺ - 700 ₺
- 1st Class
- 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
Night train from Bucureşti to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 500 ₺ - 800 ₺
- 1st Class
- 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
- Phone
- 0741 607 941
- office@fany.ro
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Feldioara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 390 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Schedules at
- fany.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to București
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Schedules at
- fany.ro
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (0250) 747-41
- secretariat@dacos.com.ro
- Website
- dacos.com.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺
- Schedules at
- dacos.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 004.0753.065.900
- Website
- alisgrup.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucuresti - Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Schedules at
- alisgrup.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +359 878 155 116
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sibiu to Razgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +420-774.074.706
- Website
- orlan.autogari.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Razgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
- Schedules at
- orlan.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +3590885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Night bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 1.100 ₺ - 1.250 ₺
- Schedules at
- citylines.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is 1067 km. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul.
Book your Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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