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Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 29 m
Buses on 18 Sept
9
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 buses from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 325 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 325 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £26 Average Price |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest costing on average £26.
A coach is £49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 14m.
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:00 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h00 | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h35 | 22:00 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h55 | 22:10 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h25 | 1:00 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h15 | 6:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h31 | 8:30 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:10 Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 7h20 | 13:30 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 9h00 | 16:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h45 | 16:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 325 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 325 km |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 5:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Open-air museum with traditional houses, churches and farm buildings moved from across Romania, ideal for architecture and folklore.
Museum in Ceaușescu’s former residence, showing preserved private rooms, décor and daily life inside the late communist elite.
Atmospheric historic quarter with churches, inns, small lanes and restored buildings, ideal for walking and seeing old Bucharest.
Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
Large landscaped park around Herăstrău Lake with promenades, boat rentals and green space for a relaxed break from central traffic.
Sarmale are cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slowly cooked and often served with polenta. They are a festive Romanian staple.
Mici are skinless grilled minced meat rolls seasoned with garlic and spices. They are a beloved street and barbecue classic in Bucharest.
Ciorbă de burtă is a rich sour tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and cream. It is one of Romania’s most iconic traditional soups.
Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
Historic beer hall serving Romanian classics, grilled meats and local beer in a lively old-town setting.
Stylish restaurant focused on Romanian cuisine with refined plating and a more contemporary dining room.
Budget-friendly for a European capital: hotels, meals and public transport are generally cheaper than in Western and Central European city breaks.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up or add 5-10% for taxis, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Most Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest buses use the Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) to București, Autogara Militari station pair. Use this guide to compare Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) is 6 km from Cluj-Napoca city centre. Public transport options include:
Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca). ATMs are available at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca).
Ticket office support is available at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca).
Available at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca): Station is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany is 2 km from Cluj-Napoca city centre. Public transport options include:
Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany.
Ticket office support is available at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany.
Available at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany: Wheelchair access available.
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