There are 5 ways to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei by bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dorneibus
4h 9m$150–200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dornei192.3 km
3h 32m$7Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Vatra Dornei Băi hc.train Cluj Napoca - Galaţi / ...
5h 17m$18–21Bus via Cluj-Napoca Airport
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Vatra Dornei Agentia Șincarombus
4h 57m$39Drive 193.8 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dorneicar 193.8 km
3h 39m$31–45
Cluj to Vatra Dornei by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei is to rideshare which costs $7 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei is to rideshare which takes 3h 32m and costs $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Vatra Dornei. However, there are services departing from Sora and arriving at Vatra Dornei via Cluj-Napoca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj to Vatra Dornei. However, there are services departing from P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at Vatra Dornei Băi hc. via Cluj Napoca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Cluj and Vatra Dornei is 214 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.
The best way to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei, including transfers.
Cluj to Vatra Dornei bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.
Cluj to Vatra Dornei train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj to Vatra Dornei is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $21 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Vatra Dornei, Romania?
Romfour operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dornei once daily. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Vatra Dornei Băi hc. 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–21 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Vatra Dornei Băi hc.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dornei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cluj-Napoca to Vatra Dornei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj to Vatra Dornei bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Vatra Dornei station.
Cluj to Vatra Dornei train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Vatra Dornei Băi hc. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Vatra Dornei is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cluj to Vatra Dornei.
There are 387+ hotels available in Vatra Dornei.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cluj and Vatra Dornei. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.