More cities in one trip from Cluj
Cluj (Romania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 48 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Timisoara, Brasov and Sibiu; the quickest to reach is Targu Mures, about 1 h 25 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 48 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Cluj
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timisoara · Romania | 218 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Brasov · Romania | 196 km | 4 h 10 min | Bus |
| Sibiu · Romania | 115 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Oradea · Romania | 133 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Targu Mures · Romania | 75 km | 1 h 25 min | Bus |
| Craiova · Romania | 272 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Arad · Romania | 189 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Deva · Romania | 114 km | about 2 h | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Cluj
Land in Cluj, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Cluj → Brasov → Sibiu → Cluj
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Cluj, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Sibiu
- About 8 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Cluj → Brasov | 4 h 10 min |
| Brasov → Sibiu | 2 h 10 min |
| Sibiu → Cluj | 2 h 10 min |
Cluj → Brasov → Targu Mures → Cluj
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Cluj, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Targu Mures
- About 8 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Cluj → Brasov | 4 h 10 min |
| Brasov → Targu Mures | 2 h 55 min |
| Targu Mures → Cluj | 1 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in ClujFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in ClujEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Cluj
Airports with direct flights to Cluj, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Emirati Arabi Uniti 2
Abu DhabiDubai
Sweden 2
MalmöStockholm
Belgium 1
Croatia 1
Cyprus 1
Denmark 1
Billund
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Malta 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
Portugal 1
Switzerland 1
Türkiye (Turkey) 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Cluj?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Timisoara, Brasov, Sibiu, Oradea, Targu Mures, Craiova, Arad and Deva. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Cluj to Timisoara?
About 4 h: it's 218 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Cluj?
For Cluj, Brasov and Sibiu, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Cluj, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Sibiu), with about 8 h 30 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Cluj?
From 48 airports in 21 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Cluj is cheap.