Venue, Travel & Visa
Venue
CPES 2027 will be hosted at the five-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cluj - City Plaza, 9-13 Sindicatelor Street, 400029 Cluj-Napoca. The hotel is located on a quiet side street in the historic center, within walking distance of Central Park, the main cultural attractions, restaurants, and academic landmarks. The venue offers modern conference facilities, accommodation, wellness services, and a limited number of paid parking spaces for hotel guests.
By plane
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport is approximately 8 km east of the city center and offers direct domestic and international connections.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is linked with the city center:
- By bus no. A1E (duration of the trip: Airport -> Cluj-Napoca city center approximately 26 minutes), Monday-Friday 04:30-24:00 (waiting time 10 min.), Saturday 04:30-24:00 (waiting time 20 min.), Sunday 04:30-24:00 (waiting time 20 min.). Buses no. 5 and 8 also reach the airport, but they are available for shorter hours. CTP airport schedule details.
One trip costs 3 RON (approximately 0.6 EUR). There are ticket vending machines in many bus stations, SMS payments are available, and the fare can usually also be paid by contactless bank card at the POS terminals on the bus. See the CTP fare amounts and ticket-purchasing information in English or Romanian.
- By taxi (duration of the trip: Airport -> Cluj-Napoca center approximately 20 minutes), the trip cost is around 50 RON (approximately 10 EUR). Uber, Bolt, and other ride-sharing services are also available, usually for 30-60 RON (approximately 6-12 EUR).
- By rental car: several rental-car companies operate at the airport. Details are available from the airport website.
Travellers without a convenient direct flight to Cluj-Napoca may also consider flying to Bucharest or Budapest and continuing to Cluj-Napoca by a connecting flight, train, long-distance coach, or car.
By train
Cluj-Napoca railway station is located north of the city center and has domestic and international rail connections. Timetables, journey planning, and online tickets are available from CFR Călători. Local public transport and taxis connect the railway station with the conference venue.
By car and long-distance coach
Cluj-Napoca is linked with the capital Bucharest through the following main routes:
- European route E81 (453 km)
- European route E60 (456 km)
Cluj-Napoca is linked with Budapest through European route E60 (467 km).
Actual travel times can vary significantly because of traffic and ongoing road works, so participants travelling by car should use an up-to-date route planner.
Information about municipal parking facilities is available from the Cluj-Napoca City Hall. A city-operated Park & Ride facility is located near the airport. The conference hotel has limited paid parking, and advance confirmation with the hotel is recommended.
Regional and international coach services arrive at several terminals in Cluj-Napoca. Routes and timetables can be searched through Autogari.ro and individual operators such as FlixBus. Participants should verify the arrival terminal because not all services use the same coach station.
Getting around Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca has an extensive network of buses, trolleybuses, and trams operated by CTP Cluj-Napoca. The DoubleTree venue is centrally located, so many hotels, restaurants, and attractions can also be reached on foot. Taxis and ride-sharing services are widely available.
Accommodation
The conference venue provides on-site accommodation, and numerous hotels, guesthouses, and apartments are available in central Cluj-Napoca. Any negotiated conference rates and booking instructions will be published on this website when available. Participants are advised to verify cancellation conditions and reserve early, as June is a busy period in Cluj-Napoca.
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Visa information
Romania is part of the Schengen Area. Entry conditions depend on citizenship, travel-document type, and the duration and purpose of the visit. Participants should consult the official Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa information and the Romanian eVisa portal well before travelling.
Travel advice provided by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Find out if you need a visa to enter Romania.
Information about requesting an official symposium invitation or acceptance letter will be published after paper submission and registration procedures are finalized. Such a letter confirms participation only and does not imply financial support or coverage of registration fees, travel, accommodation, or other expenses.
