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Essen to Cluj-Napoca trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Cluj-Napoca takes 38h 35m and the fastest train takes 36h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 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.

38h 35m
Duration
1,940 km
Distance
$445
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Cluj-Napoca train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Essen and Cluj-Napoca. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Cluj-Napoca at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 38h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 36m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)2d • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,939.5 km
  • Duration: 38h 35m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cluj Napoca via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Alba Iulia in around 25h 31m.

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