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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 4h 57m.

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 4h 1m and costs €75 - €310.

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 25h 2m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Essen is 1373 km. The road distance is 1565.9 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 and train via Aachen which takes 14h 55m and costs €40 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen, including transfers.

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 or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Essen?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 25h 2m.

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

Essen is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 6:15 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 5:15 AM 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 1566 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2353+ hotels available in Essen.

Cluj-Napoca to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CLJ - DUS
4h 57m
€118–268
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
14h 55m
€43–238
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
25h 2m
€161–269
Drive 1,565.9 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen1,565.9 km
16h 33m
€221–319
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CLJ - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 4m
€92–327
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)CLJ - DTM
4h 1m
€75–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turda to Köln
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
24h 41m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 55m
€247–1,214

Cluj-Napoca to Essen by train

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25h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,372.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Lufthansa, LOT, and five other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 25h 2m.

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