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Essen to Cluj-Napoca Bus Schedule
Bus from Essen to Cluj-Napoca: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. Traveling by bus from Essen to Cluj-Napoca usually takes around 31 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 29 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 816 mi (1313 km) |
| Shortest duration | 29h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $129.86 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Essen to Cluj-Napoca?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 1d 7h 32m | $152.38 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Essen to Cluj-Napoca, and usually makes the trip in about 31 hours and 32 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Essen to Cluj-Napoca
The bus takes an average of 31 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 816 miles from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. However, the fastest bus only takes 29 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Essen to Cluj-Napoca, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Essen to Cluj-Napoca every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Essen to Cluj-Napoca; ticket prices start at $131.61.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Essen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central bus terminal located directly outside the main train station. Buses servicing the terminal include FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, which travel to Hamburg six times daily and make regular trips to Munich, Mannheim, and Dusseldorf. The terminal stretches along Freiheit, with various seating areas and stops for different bus companies. Although there aren't many amenities on the road near the station besides a large multistory parking garage, the nearby train station and city center have plentiful shops, restaurants, and hotels. The station also has a Starbucks, McDonald's, and a Lidl supermarket. You can also find information and tickets for major bus services in the train station, although it is advisable to book in advance online.
All bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cluj-Napoca?
Main arrival station: Strada Bruno Giordano nr. 1-3
All buses from Essen arrive at one main station in Cluj-Napoca.
All bus stations in Cluj-Napoca:
Strada Bruno Giordano nr. 1-3
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