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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Sibiu takes 38h 24m and the fastest train takes 38h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen to Sibiu. 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 24m
Duration
1,947 km
Distance
$444
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Sibiu train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Essen and Sibiu. The earliest departure is at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Sibiu at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 38h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)39h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)38h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)38h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)38h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)38h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)38h 14m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Sibiu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,946.9 km
  • Duration: 38h 24m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sibiu, Romania?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sibiu h.(203) via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, Medias, and Mediaş in around 25h 34m.

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