What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen is to bus and train which costs €40 - €270 and takes 24h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €50 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Essen is 1371 km. The road distance is 1578 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 23h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Essen bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Essen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Essen train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train, bus or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €80 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 44m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 24h 13m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Essen bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Essen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Köln station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 10:02 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 9:02 PM in Essen.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Essen train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Essen is 1578 km. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

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Cluj-Napoca to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Cluj-Napoca to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CLJ - DUS
7h 20m
€82–373
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bonnbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
24h 31m
€41–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
23h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
24h 13m
€249–467
Drive 1,578 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essencar 1,578 km
16h 10m
€296–427
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CLJ - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 9m
€89–391
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane CLJ - DTM
6h 28m
€50–333
Bus to Tirgu Mures, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii to Târgu Mures Airportbus
2. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane TGM - DTM
7h 42m
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane CLJ - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
8h 34m
€65–367

Cluj-Napoca to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,371 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and four other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Südviertel, Essen via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 23h 44m.

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