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How to get fromZagreb to Cluj-Napocaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Cluj-Napoca by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cluj-Napoca

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane ZAG - CLJ
    6h 39m
    $81–282

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    16h 25m
    $63–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napocabus bus
    11h 25m
    $182–248

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Puespoekladanytrain train Ir / ...
    3. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Oradeatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napocabus bus
    14h 37m
    $195–252

  5. Drive  741.9 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Cluj-Napocacar car 741.9 km
    8h 43m
    $121–175

  6. Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane LJU - CLJ
    8h 16m
    $151–718

  7. Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Graz Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane GRZ - CLJ
    8h 49m
    $364–918

  8. Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sibiu, bus

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane plane ZAG - SBZ
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    15h 49m
    $158–390

  9. Bus, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wienshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane VIE - CLJ
    8h 49m
    $175–582

Zagreb to Cluj-Napoca by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Cluj-Napoca via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 11h 25m.

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