What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Nancy?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Nancy is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Nancy?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Nancy is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Nancy?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Nancy via Thionville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Nancy?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Essen to Nancy?

The distance between Essen and Nancy is 611 km. The road distance is 373.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Nancy without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Nancy without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Nancy?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Essen to Nancy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Nancy bus from?

Essen to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Nancy train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Nancy?

The best way to get from Essen to Nancy is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Nancy bus arrive?

Essen to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thionville station.

Where does the Essen to Nancy train arrive?

Essen to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Nancy?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Nancy is 374 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Essen to Nancy.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Nancy?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Nancy?

Book your Essen to Nancy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nancy?

There are 857+ hotels available in Nancy.

Essen to Nancy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancytrain Ter
6h 47m
€111–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Thionvillebus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thionville to Nancybus N760
8h 10m
€32–53
Drive 373.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Nancycar 373.6 km
3h 57m
€59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
9h 36m
€65–109

Essen to Nancy by train

28Weekly Trains

6h 47mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 611 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Nancy, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Nancy via Thionville in around 8h 10m.

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