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

The cheapest way to get from Nancy to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 5m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Nancy and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nancy to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Essen central train station via Thionville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Nancy and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Essen Hbf via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Nancy to Essen?

The distance between Nancy and Essen is 613 km. The road distance is 372.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nancy to Essen without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Nancy to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nancy to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nancy to Essen train from?

Nancy to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nancy station.

Train or bus from Nancy to Essen?

The best way to get from Nancy to Essen is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Nancy to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nancy to Essen train arrive?

Nancy to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Nancy to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nancy to Essen is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Nancy to Essen.

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

Book your Nancy to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nancy to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2334+ hotels available in Essen.

Nancy to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nancy to Essen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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

Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Nancy to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43
6h 54m
€71–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nancy to ThionvilleN760
2. Take the bus from Thionville to Essen central train station180
8h 5m
€38–52
Drive 372.9 km
1. Drive from Nancy to Essen372.9 km
3h 57m
€58–83
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LUX - DUS
7h 47m
€135–392
Train
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Duesseldorf HbfRe
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 34m
€94–209

Nancy to Essen by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613.4 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Nancy to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nancy to Essen central train station via Thionville in around 8h 5m.

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