Cheap bus tickets from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca
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Bus from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca. Travelling by bus from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca usually takes around 12 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest GAL Trans bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 248 mi (399 km)
- Shortest duration
- 11h 30m
- Cheapest price
- $15.73
- Trips per day
- 3
- Most frequent service
- GAL Trans
- Bus lines
- 1
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Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca?
Bus tickets for a trip from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca cost about $29 when you book at the cheapest time, 9 days ahead. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $29 to $29. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 15, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Cluj-Napoca this week, bus tickets are available starting at $29.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 9 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $9.22 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca. GAL Trans connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAL Trans | 3 | 12h 1m | $37.13 |
Book GAL Trans from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca from $15.73. There are 3 trips per day offered by GAL Trans from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca and you can expect on average to pay $37.13 for a GAL Trans ticket to Cluj-Napoca. In Chisinau, GAL Trans departs to Cluj-Napoca from Chisinau Bus Station and one other station. In Cluj-Napoca, GAL Trans arrives at Cluj-Napoca Bus Station.
An average trip on GAL Trans from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca takes 12 hours and 1 minute, while the fastest available GAL Trans trip will get you to Cluj-Napoca in 11 hours and 30 minutes.
On weekends, GAL Trans offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $15.73 for a weekend trip to Cluj-Napoca.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca without transferring.
Trips per day
3
Direct trips
3
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 1 minute to cover the 399 kilometres from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
248
Distance (km)
399
The first bus leaves at 4:00 p.m. and the last bus leaves at 7:30 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
4:00pm
Latest bus
7:30pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Cluj-Napoca at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Friday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Chisinau?
Main departure station: Chisinau Bus Station
Chisinau has two bus stations with service to Cluj-Napoca.
All bus stations in Chisinau:
- Chisinau Bus Station
- Chișinău South Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cluj-Napoca?
Main arrival station: Cluj-Napoca Bus Station
All buses from Chisinau arrive at one main station in Cluj-Napoca.
All bus stations in Cluj-Napoca:
- Cluj-Napoca Bus Station
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