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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Nuremberg is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €22 - €65 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Nuremberg is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Nuremberg central bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Nuremberg?

The distance between Essen and Nuremberg is 484 km. The road distance is 463.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €140.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Nuremberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Nuremberg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Nuremberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Nuremberg is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Essen to Nuremberg bus arrive?

Essen to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Nuremberg train arrive?

Essen to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Nuremberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Nuremberg is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Essen to Nuremberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Nuremberg?

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Essen to Nuremberg - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Nuremberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
4h 4m
€45–140
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
8h 29m
€22–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nuremberg central bus station084 / ...
8h 25m
€25–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
6h 7m
€45–270
Drive 463.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Nuremberg463.3 km
4h 10m
€65–94
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
4h 33m
€52–156
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund HbfS2
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg HbfNightjet
7h 19m
€80–274
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
4h 33m
€122–298
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3h 46m
€112–258
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
4h 47m
€110–339
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 7m
€115–284
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 12m
€116–351

Essen to Nuremberg by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Nuremberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Nuremberg central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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