How Much Does It Cost from CLJ Airport to Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca Airport is 9 km from the city center. Transport is affordable by any European standard. Here is what each option costs in 2026.

Public bus — Line 5

The cheapest option at about 4 RON (0.80 EUR). Line 5 runs from the airport to Piata Mihai Viteazul in the city center. The ride takes 30-40 minutes. Tickets can be bought from machines at the bus stop — have coins or a contactless card ready. Runs roughly every 15-30 minutes during the day and less frequently after 9 PM.

Metered taxi

CLJ has an automated taxi dispatch system inside the arrivals hall. You use a touchscreen to request a taxi, get a receipt with the car number, and walk outside to find it. Fares are metered.

• City center: 30-50 RON (6-10 EUR)
• Near the train station: 25-40 RON (5-8 EUR)
• University area: 30-45 RON (6-9 EUR)

The per-kilometer rate is around 3-4 RON. There is no airport surcharge. This is one of the cheapest taxi rides from any European airport.

Bolt and Uber

Both apps work at CLJ and prices are often slightly lower than metered taxis:

• City center: 20-40 RON (4-8 EUR) depending on demand
• Surge pricing applies during peak times or bad weather, which can push fares higher

The main downside is wait time. You may wait 5-10 minutes for a driver to reach the airport, whereas a taxi from the kiosk is usually immediate.

Pre-booked private transfer

A private transfer with meet-and-greet costs 15-25 EUR to the city center. This is the most expensive option for the airport-to-city route but includes a guaranteed vehicle, flight tracking, and no waiting.

For longer distances:

• Turda Salt Mine: 25-35 EUR
• Alba Iulia: 60-80 EUR
• Sighisoara: 150-200 EUR
• Sibiu: 150-200 EUR

Which is the best value?

For solo budget travelers: the bus at 0.80 EUR is unbeatable.

For most visitors: a taxi at 6-10 EUR offers the best balance of cost, convenience, and speed.

For groups of 3-4: a taxi becomes remarkably cheap per person (about 2 EUR each).

For families needing specific vehicle size or child seats: a pre-booked transfer at 15-25 EUR is reasonable.

Romania is one of the most affordable countries in the EU for transport. Getting from CLJ to the city is unlikely to be a meaningful part of your budget.