Due to its strategic position, equidistant from Bucharest and Budapest, alongside its economic conditions, Cluj-Napoca is conveniently accessible through various transportation methods:

By plane

Cluj-Napoca International Airport is situated 8 km from the downtown area, providing regular direct flights to numerous domestic and international destinations.

Connections from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to the city center include:

• Bus number A1E (trip duration: approximately 26 minutes from the Airport to Cluj-Napoca city center), operating Monday to Friday from 04:30 to 24:00 (with a 10-minute wait time), Saturday from 04:30 to 24:00 (20-minute wait time), and Sunday from 04:30 to 24:00 (20-minute wait time). Additional buses, numbers 5 and 8, also serve the airport but have shorter hours. For full details, see the CTP airport schedule. A single journey costs 3 RON (0. 6€). Ticket machines are available at many bus stations, SMS payment options exist, and fares can typically be settled using credit cards (contactless) at the POS terminals on buses. Refer to the CTP fare information for purchasing options.
• Taxi rides (trip duration: approximately 20 minutes from Airport to Cluj-Napoca center) generally cost around 50 RON (10€). Ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt are also available, costing between 30 and 60 RON (6-12€).

For those lacking direct flights to or from Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Bucharest and Budapest international airports offer alternative options, with connections via air, train, car, or bus linking these European capitals to Cluj-Napoca.

By train

The railway station in Cluj-Napoca, located near the city center, provides direct train services to several European capitals. For more information, visit the CFR webpage.

By car and long-distance bus

Cluj-Napoca is connected to the capital, Bucharest, via two primary routes:

• European route E81 (453 km)
• European route E60 (456 km)

The city is also linked to Budapest through

• European route E60 (467 km).

Numerous parking facilities are managed by the city, with both city-operated and privately owned public parking available near the airport, along with a newly established Park & Ride service operated by the city at the airport.

The Cluj-Napoca “BETA” long-distance bus station, adjacent to the railway station, provides direct bus services to Bucharest and Budapest.

Long-distance ride-sharing options, such as BlaBlaCar and Flixbus, are also accessible.

Visa Information

• Travel guidance issued by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• General details concerning the Romanian visa and entry requirements for entering Romania.
• Determine if a visa is necessary for your entry into Romania.