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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Nice is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 21h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Nice via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nice. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Nice Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Nice?

The distance between Essen and Nice is 894 km. The road distance is 1194.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Nice without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 30m and costs €350 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Essen to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Nice train from?

Essen to Nice train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Nice?

The best way to get from Essen to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €350 - €700 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Nice bus arrive?

Essen to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Nice train arrive?

Essen to Nice train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Nice is 1194 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Essen to Nice.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 12074+ hotels available in Nice.

Essen to Nice - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Nice by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane DUS - NCE
5h 1m
€79–255
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 30m
€354–678
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nicebus N845
21h 5m
€96–172
Drive 1,194.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Nicecar 1,194.1 km
11h 7m
€184–266
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CGN - NCE
5h 34m
€84–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
6h 6m
€147–391
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
14h 41m
€296–546
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
24h 59m
€158–334

Essen to Nice by train

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11h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 893.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Eurowings, Swiss, and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nice Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 30m.

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