There are 5 ways to get from Timișoara to Cluj by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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 Timișoara Autogara Normandia to Cluj-Napoca Mănășturbus
5h 16m$15–35Train
- Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napocatrain Timişoara Nord - Cluj Napoca / ...
7h 20m$33–36Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napocanighttrain Timişoara Nord - Iaşi
7h 53m$33–36Drive 310.3 km
- Drive from Timișoara to Cluj-Napocacar 310.3 km
3h 14m$50–72Fly
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane TSR - CLJ
4h 44m$121–251
Timișoara to Cluj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Timișoara to Cluj is to bus which costs $15 - $35 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Timișoara to Cluj is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Timișoara to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Timișoara Autogara Normandia and arriving at Victoria via P-ța Flora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Timișoara to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Timisoara Nord and arriving at P-ța Cipariu Est via P-ța Gării Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Timișoara and Cluj is 324 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Cluj without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Timișoara to Cluj, including transfers.
Timișoara to Cluj bus services, operated by Pristyl, depart from Timișoara Autogara Normandia station.
Timișoara to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Timisoara Nord station.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Cluj is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33 - $36 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Cluj, Romania?
Pristyl operates a bus from Timișoara Autogara Normandia to Cluj-Napoca Mănăștur once daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napoca twice daily. Tickets cost $33–36 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33–36
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Timisoara Nord to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33–36
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4-0722-862.442
- Website
- pristyl.autogari.ro
Bus from Timișoara Autogara Normandia to Cluj-Napoca Mănăștur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- pristyl.autogari.ro
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Timișoara to Cluj bus services, operated by Pristyl, arrive at Cluj-Napoca Mănăștur station.
Timișoara to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timișoara to Cluj is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Timișoara to Cluj.
There are 1339+ hotels available in Cluj.