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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf is to fly which costs €60 - €340 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €340.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf. 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 17m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Essen Hbf is 1372 km. The road distance is 1565.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 14h 54m and costs €30 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 25h 17m.

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

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 4:27 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 3:27 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf is 1566 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf 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 58m
€128–268
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 54m
€32–237
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 17m
€141–349
Drive 1,565.6 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf1,565.6 km
16h 34m
€223–322
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 13m
€117–398
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)CLJ - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
6h 19m
€133–434
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)CLJ - DTM
4h 6m
€60–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turda to Köln
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
25h 13m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 54m
€249–1,216

Cluj-Napoca to Essen Hbf by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 17mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,372.5 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Lufthansa, LOT, and four other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 25h 17m.

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