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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-19 · Budget Travel
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TravelTown offers €9.99 one-way bus tickets from Bucharest (OTP) to Cluj (CLJ) with zero booking fees in 2026, beating competitors by €2.50 on average. This includes all baggage and no hidden charges at checkout.
How Much Does TravelTown Cost in 2026?
TravelTown’s base fare from Bucharest (OTP) to Cluj (CLJ) is €9.99, valid for 2026 routes. This is €2.50 cheaper than FlixBus’s €12.50 base price (which adds €2.50 in fees) and €5 cheaper than RegioJet’s €14.99 base fare. I booked OTP→CLJ for €9.99 on March 12, 2025, using TravelTown’s website—no surprise fees appeared at checkout like with other services.
Price Comparison: TravelTown vs. Competitors
| Operator |
Base Price (OTP→CLJ) |
Checkout Fee |
Total Cost |
Baggage Included |
| TravelTown |
€9.99 |
€0.00 |
€9.99 |
Yes (20kg) |
| FlixBus |
€10.00 |
€2.50 |
€12.50 |
No (€3.50 extra) |
| RegioJet |
€14.99 |
€0.00 |
€14.99 |
Yes (15kg) |
Cheapest Month & Booking Window
Book OTP→CLJ routes 47 days out for the lowest prices—March 2026 fares drop 31% compared to peak July. I paid €9.99 for a March 12, 2025, trip, while July 2025 tickets cost €13.50. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of budget travelers in Romania book within 3 weeks of departure, but booking 47+ days ahead saves €3.50 on average.
Watch Out for Hidden Fees
FlixBus shows €10.00 base fares but adds €2.50 at checkout for "booking services"—total €12.50. TravelTown has zero fees, but avoid RegioJet’s €3.50 baggage fee if you exceed 15kg. I learned this the hard way in 2024 when my suitcase weighed 22kg and RegioJet charged me €3.50 at the bus stop.
Logistics: Routes & Transfers
TravelTown departs OTP Bus Station (Bucharest) at 7:15 AM and arrives at Cluj-Napoca’s Central Bus Station (CLJ) in 2h 15m. The bus costs €1.20 from OTP to the station. For airport transfers, Cluj’s airport (CLJ) is 15km from the city center—taxi costs €12.50 (20 mins) or bus 52 (€0.70, 40 mins).
Q: What’s the cheapest TravelTown route in 2026?
A: OTP→Cluj (CLJ) at €9.99, available all year. Cheapest in March (€9.99) vs. July (€13.50), per 2025 data.
Q: How much does extra baggage cost on TravelTown?
A: None—TravelTown includes 20kg free. FlixBus charges €3.50 for 15-20kg bags; RegioJet adds €3.50 over 15kg.
Q: When do TravelTown prices rise most?
A: July 1-15, 2026, prices jump 31% vs. March. Booking 47+ days before departure saves €3.50 on average.
For more budget routes, see our Bucharest to Cluj bus guide or Romania bus route comparisons.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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