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Compare train and coach for Vienna to Cluj-Napoca
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 11h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 566 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price | £126 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 52m Average total duration Fastest 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 21m Average total duration 22h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 52m.
Train takes on average 23h 21m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £85. The journey takes 11h 22m versus 8h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Cluj-Napoca
How to get to Cluj-Napoca from Vienna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus19:4510h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:10Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)£331One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus19:4510h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:10Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)£331One-way0 changes
Fastest
A26918:001h20Vienna International Airport10:20Cluj Napoca International Airport£1141One-way0 changes
Other options
FlixBus1:2511h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz14:10Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca)£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus1:5515h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)18:10Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus1:5515h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)18:15Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany£361One-way1 change
LH6325+
LH167219:553h35Vienna International Airport0:30Cluj Napoca International Airport£1991One-way1 change
LO226 · LO65319:3021h00Vienna International Airport17:30Cluj Napoca International Airport£2211One-way1 change
LO5002+
LO65321:2519h05Vienna International Airport17:30Cluj Napoca International Airport£2481One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cluj-Napoca costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Cluj-Napoca take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 52m.
Train takes on average 23h 21m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Cluj-Napoca as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Cluj Napoca International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Cluj-Napoca by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Animawings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Cluj-Napoca by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Trans Nicolaescu to go to Cluj-Napoca by coach.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Trans Nicolaescu.
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