Day trip from Cluj-Napoca to Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi lies 244 km (151 mi) north-east of Cluj-Napoca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 244 km (151 mi) apart, Chernivtsi is a realistic day trip from Cluj-Napoca: about 3 h 58 min each way by road.
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| Cluj-Napoca | Chernivtsi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Ukraine |
| Population | 286,598 | 264,298 |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Chernivtsi
Crossing from Romania into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
What to see in Chernivtsi
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans.
Where to book tours and tickets in Chernivtsi
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Staying in Chernivtsi
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Common questions
How far is Chernivtsi from Cluj-Napoca?
244 km (151 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cluj-Napoca; by road roughly 297 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Chernivtsi by road?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Chernivtsi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chernivtsi?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.