The average train between Essen and Cluj-Napoca takes 38h 32m and the fastest train takes 33h 52m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Essen 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Essen and Cluj-Napoca. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Cluj-Napoca at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 38h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 32m.
Essen to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
The distance between Essen and Cluj-Napoca is 1,311.4 km. The road distance is 1,954 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cluj Napoca via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 24h 7m.