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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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
    $76–292

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    37h 51m
    $213–350

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain train Nj / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ec
    6. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    44h 28m
    $612–1,137

  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. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Devabus bus
    2. Take the train from Deva to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    2d 1h
    $180–222

  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
    $256–368

Madrid to Cluj-Napoca by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration44h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest 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 Barcelona-Sants, Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 44h 28m.

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