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How to get fromMadrid to Cluj-Napocaby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Fly to Cluj-Napoca

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane MAD - CLJ
    6h 34m
    $76–293

  2. Train, bus via Girona

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain train Avn / ...
    3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    37h 22m
    $195–351

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimestrain train
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Nj / ...
    4. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain train Rjx
    5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    44h 37m
    $670–1,223

  4. Drive  2,773.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Cluj-Napocacar car 2,773.5 km
    30h 43m
    $507–732

  5. Fly to Tirgu Mures, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane plane MAD - TGM
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Mures Airport to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus bus
    10h 45m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcalá de Henarestrain train C2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Devabus bus
    3. Take the train from Deva to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    2d 2h
    $184–244

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Marseillebus bus FlixBus N1138
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    2d 3h
    $254–374

Madrid to Cluj-Napoca by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration44h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,308.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cluj Napoca via Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, St.Poelten Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 44h 37m.

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