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How to get fromCluj to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane CLJ - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 8m
    ₺5,781–12,409

  2. Bus, train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train
    3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    18h 39m
    ₺2,558–4,422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1382 / ...
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    20h 52m
    ₺4,393–6,402

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 54m
    ₺2,619–3,792

  5. Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huedin to Oradeabus bus
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OMR - IST
    8h 45m

  6. Bus via Sibiu

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sibiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgradbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    22h 22m

  7. Drive  1,018.9 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbulcar car 1,018.9 km
    14h
    ₺7,982–11,530

Cluj to Istanbul by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from P-ța Cipariu Nord to İstanbul Esenler bus station via P-ța Gării Sosire, Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest, and București, Autogara Militari in around 20h 52m.

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