Distance & route
Timișoara to Cluj-Napoca
About 330 km, roughly 5 h by car or 6 h by train.
330 km
Distance
5 h
By car
6 h
By train
On the way
Arad and the crossing from the Banat into Transylvania.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Timișoara from Cluj-Napoca?+
The driving distance from Timișoara to Cluj-Napoca is about 330 km.
How long does it take to drive from Timișoara to Cluj-Napoca?+
Roughly 5 h, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Is there a train from Timișoara to Cluj-Napoca?+
Yes — the train takes about 6 h.
What can you see between Timișoara and Cluj-Napoca?+
Arad and the crossing from the Banat into Transylvania.
How to make the trip
Stay, tour and get there
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Experiences
Tours & activities
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Flights, transfer & car
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Airport transfer
Private, fixed-price door-to-door transfer — driver waiting from the moment you land.
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