Cheap train tickets from Essen to Cluj-Napoca
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Essen to Cluj-Napoca Train Schedule
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. The train trip from Essen to Cluj-Napoca is usually about 30 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 29 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 816 mi (1313 km) |
| Fastest train | 29h 11m |
| Lowest price | $131.61 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Cluj-Napoca?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Cluj-Napoca. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 2 | 1d 6h 19m | $150.04 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 2 daily trips to Cluj-Napoca from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Strada Bruno Giordano nr. 1-3 in Cluj-Napoca after about 30 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Cluj-Napoca
The distance between Essen and Cluj-Napoca is approximately 816 miles, or 1313 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 30 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 29 hours and 11 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Cluj-Napoca. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Essen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Cluj-Napoca?
Main arrival station: Strada Bruno Giordano nr. 1-3
Cluj-Napoca has one train station.
All train stations in Cluj-Napoca:
Strada Bruno Giordano nr. 1-3
Get around town with Moovit
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.