Berlin to Cluj-Napoca by bus
Cluj-Napoca lies 972 km (604 mi) south-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 1,186 km (737 mi) of road.
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| Berlin | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Romania |
| Population | 3.4 million | 286,598 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 400001–400699 |
Clocks in Cluj-Napoca are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 17 h 41 min journey lands 18 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cluj-Napoca
Crossing from Germany into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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Staying in Cluj-Napoca
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Common questions
How far is Cluj-Napoca from Berlin?
972 km (604 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,186 km (737 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cluj-Napoca by bus?
About 17 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Cluj-Napoca?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.