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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Cluj Napoca station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Wien Westbahnhof station and Alba Iulia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.
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 Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
The distance between Essen and Cluj-Napoca is 1311.4 km. The road distance is 1569 km.
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.