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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which costs $70 - $440 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $440.

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

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Essen and Cluj-Napoca is 1373 km. The road distance is 1572.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 15h 39m and costs $35 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

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

Essen to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or fly from Essen to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 25h 2m.

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 7:47 AM in Essen and 8:47 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Essen to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Essen to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cluj-Napoca is 1572 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Essen to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1379+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)DUS - CLJ
6h 43m
$151–365
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Köln to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
23h 53m
$28–248
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
15h 39m
$36–276
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Budapest-KeletiRjx
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
25h 2m
$235–542
Drive 1,572.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cluj-Napoca1,572.3 km
16h 23m
$259–374
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)CGN - CLJ
6h 54m
$155–492
Fly from Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)DTM - CLJ
5h 47m
$72–431
Train, bus via Detmold
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof
3. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
36h 31m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
17h 7m
$275–1,458

Essen to Cluj-Napoca by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 2mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,372.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Lufthansa, LOT, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cluj Napoca via Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 25h 2m.

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