Rome to Cluj-Napoca by bus
Cluj-Napoca lies 1,034 km (642 mi) north-east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 1,261 km (784 mi) of road.
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| Rome | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Romania |
| Population | 2.3 million | 286,598 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
Clocks in Cluj-Napoca are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 18 h 48 min journey lands 19 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cluj-Napoca
Crossing from Italy into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Rome?
1,034 km (642 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome; by road roughly 1,261 km (784 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Cluj-Napoca by bus?
About 18 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Rome).
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.