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Cologne to Cluj-Napoca trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca takes 36h 58m and the fastest train takes 34h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cologne to Cluj-Napoca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 58m
Duration
1,858 km
Distance
$421
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Cologne to Cluj-Napoca train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Cologne and Cluj-Napoca. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cluj-Napoca at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 36h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)34h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)34h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)34h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)46h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)34h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)34h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,858.2 km
  • Duration: 36h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cluj Napoca via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Alba Iulia in around 24h 23m.

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