Night train București – Cluj-Napoca
(CFR IRN 12641/IRN 1643 + IRN 1644/IRN 12642)

Night train București – Cluj-Napoca

Take the night train on your next trip to București or Cluj-Napoca!

Have you ever travelled by night train to București or Cluj-Napoca? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 493 km long train journey emits approximately 19 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the IRN 12641/IRN 1643 + IRN 1644/IRN 12642 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

Travel by night train in Romania – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

IRN 12641/IRN 1643 București Nord – Cluj-Napoca

Night train IRN 12641/IRN 1643 departs from București Nord at 21:20, and arrives at Cluj-Napoca at 07:10. It has intermediate stops in Ploiești Vest, Brașov and Sighișoara. The total trip duration is 9:50 hours. The train runs daily.

IRN 1644/IRN 12642 Cluj-Napoca – București Nord

The return trip, night train IRN 1644/IRN 12642, departs from Cluj-Napoca at 20:06, and arrives at București Nord at 06:22. It has intermediate stops in Sighișoara, Brașov, Câmpina and Ploiești Vest. The total trip duration is 10:16 hours. The train runs daily.

Buy tickets for the night train from București to Cluj-Napoca

This night train line is operated by C.F.R. Călători S.A. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.