XIth European Bat Research Symposium

18-22 August 2008, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

How to reach Cluj-Napoca/Romania

First of all, you should check if you require a visa to travel to Romania. You can do this, visiting the link below:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Romania

Cluj-Napoca is located on an important node of the European road network, being on E60, E81 and E576, and can be accessed by car from various directions.

The Cluj-Napoca International Airport, located 9 km east of the city centre, has direct flights from Italy, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria and the UK. Also consult http://wizzair.com/destinations/map/ for direct flights from all over Europe offered by WizzAir.

The Cluj-Napoca Main Rail Station has direct connections to all major cities in Romania and also to Budapest.

Airport: www.airportcluj.ro
Railway Station: www.infofer.ro

Where to stay

For appropriate accommodation in Cluj-Napoca, please consult the Symposium - Accommodation menu or go to the Cluj4all website.

Local transport in Cluj-Napoca

The city’s public transport is assured by the local public transport company, RATUC, running along 342 km of transport network, using trams, buses and trolleybuses.

You can buy a ticket for one week for all lines (approx. 13 lei) or use simple tickets (3 lei) for two journeys. After you have entered the bus, you must clip your ticket immediately, because of the regular presence of controllers. Avoid fully loaded buses.

Urban Transport: www.ratuc.ro

Taxi

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You can also commute with the help of local taxi companies. Use only Diesel, Terra-Fan, Pritax, Nova and Rapid taxies. Avoid taxi drivers who directly approach you when you arrive, and offer their services, because they will also take you to your destination, but at a 4x price.

Mileage (average): 1,3 lei/km (approx. 0,4 €)