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About Cluj-Napoca

This great small town with a big city vibe is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty that is Romania. Cluj-Napoca is relatively flat and compact, so you can easily walk the city and see the highlights in a day or take your time and spread the sightseeing over a weekend. The National Theater Lucian Blaga is one of the more impressive buildings in the city. The multicolored and intensely decorated front will draw you towards it. Sometimes you can find cheap tickets to an opera or concert if you go the day of, the box office is located across the street and don't be afraid to ask! The interior of the opera house is just as impressive as the exterior. The opposite side of the square split by a street lies the Assumption Cathedral, a beautiful Russian Orthodox church. If you think the outside is ornate, then just wait until you see the inside. From the tiled floors to its high ceilings, the entire church is a masterpiece. Since this is still a functioning church, be respectful with your clothing choices. Outside the church, you will notice a large statue of Avram Iancu complete with a fountain. Iancu was a lawyer turned politician during the Austrian Empire Revolutions and is sometimes called “the Hero of the Romanian Nation”. If the weather is nice, there is usually a crafts market set up around the statue. Here you will be able to find hand-painted pottery and products with Romanian lavender to help remember your time in Cluj-Napoca. If you walk away from the Assumption Cathedral towards the city center you will eventually reach Piata Unirii, the main square, with St. Michael’s Church in the center. This grand Catholic church is a great juxtaposition to the Russian Orthodox style. Both churches are gorgeous but are amazing to see such stark differences in a small area. Outside of the church is another large statue this time of King Matthias Corvinus, a Hungarian King. If the weather is nice, take a stroll in Simon Barnutiu Central Park. This park is long and shaded which is perfect during summertime trips. Enjoy a picnic on one of the benches, rent a paddle boat or take a jog to stay healthy while you travel. Cluj-Napoca is home to one of Romania’s largest universities, Babes-Bolyai. The university has buildings spread out all over the city that ranges from old to new with all types of architectural styles. During the school year, walk through some of the buildings and pretend to be a student for a day.

Places of Interest in Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca is a haven of good food as well as good coffee. Every corner in the city seems to have a bakery or coffee shop. So, if you are a coffee freak, you will be happy to know that cafes like Meron and Narcoffee Roasters will deliver high-quality coffee at a reasonable price. Koffer is another café to put on your radar. This cozy little place acts as a bookstore in addition to a coffee shop. There are numerous different restaurants that serve up traditional dishes no matter your budget. Polenta a fluffy porridge made from corn is a staple of Romanian food and can be paired with either meat or vegetarian main dishes. Romania also is very big in soups that they enjoy all year round. Don’t worry if you are a vegetarian, you will easily find dishes to enjoy. The Romanian cuisine can be very cheese heavy which can be a surprise and a joy for cheese-lovers everywhere.

Culture and History of Cluj-Napoca

If time allows a day trip from Cluj-Napoca may be enjoyable and be a good change of pace. A visit to Turda Salt Mine is something fun and completely different from some of the other mines you’ve toured. This salt mine has been turned into an amusement park and spa. It is thought to be good for your health to breathe in salt so there are tennis courts and swimming pools located far underground in the salt mine. Note that tickets for attractions like the Ferris wheel are separate from the entrance ticket. The salt mine does offer student discounts on most tickets. A student entrance ticket will cost about $4. The area surrounding Cluj-Napoca is rich in natural beauty. Take a day trip to get out and enjoy the Romanian nature at one of the nature reserves around the city. Take in gorgeous places like Bride Veil waterfall, Grotto trail, Aries River Valley and Coltesti Fortress. It’s amazing how different and gorgeous the landscape will be by driving only an hour outside of the city. The easiest national park to reach from Cluj-Napoca is Cheile Turzii or Tudra Gorge. There are about 60 caves if you enjoy plunging into the dark, but there are also many places to explore above ground in the canyon.

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Buses to Cluj-Napoca

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Looking for cheap tickets to Cluj-Napoca? We’ve got you covered with buses to Cluj-Napoca costing from as little as 17,00 € – and you can save even more when you book online in advance. FlixBus runs many connections in Romania and in many other countries so no matter where you’re traveling from, we've got a route suitable for you. Whether you’re in town for a day or a week, hop on board and enjoy traveling in style with our free Wi-Fi and comfortable seats. It’s easy to book your ticket, with purchasing options to suit everyone. Book online, in person at a sales point, or on our FlixBus App. You can also use the App to manage your booking up until you travel, and it’ll act as your ticket too – simply show it to your driver when you board the bus. For the cheapest tickets, book on the App in advance – the earlier you book, the cheaper your ticket will be!

Why travel to Cluj-Napoca with FlixBus

FlixBus is the cheapest and most convenient way of getting to Cluj-Napoca. There are 2 stops in Cluj-Napoca and you can reach them from 4 departure cities. Just check on the FlixBus network whether your city is connected as well! Booking a bus ticket with FlixBus is very simple: you can choose among several different payment methods, such as credit card, Paypal, Google and Apple Pay. Pay in total security online or on the free FlixBus App in advance, or pay in cash if you’re a spur of the moment traveler. In addition, don't forget that traveling by bus is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available, and you can help the planet by offsetting your carbon emissions when you travel with FlixBus!

Onboard services

Traveling to Cluj-Napoca is a very comfortable experience: once you’re on board your FlixBus, you can sit back, relax and enjoy our services onboard. Our buses are equipped with toilets and power outlets, and to make your experience even nicer they offer free Wi-Fi and an entertainment system, so you can catch up on emails or watch your favorite show as we take you to Cluj-Napoca. Do you usually like to travel and watch the landscape out of the window? Said and done: when you book your ticket, you can reserve your preferred seat choosing your favorite seating option available, and if you want some more space or privacy, you can even reserve the seat next to you for some extra-comfort! When it comes to luggages, be sure you can bring whatever you want to Cluj-Napoca as FlixBus offers you one checked bag and one carry-on bag onboard for free included in your ticket!