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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Essen is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Essen central train station via Genoa and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Nice to Essen?

The distance between Nice and Essen is 894 km. The road distance is 1194.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 25m and costs €320 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Nice to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Essen train from?

Nice to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Essen?

The best way to get from Nice to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €320 - €700 and takes 11h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Nice to Essen bus arrive?

Nice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Nice to Essen train arrive?

Nice to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Essen is 1195 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Nice to Essen.

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

Book your Nice to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
4h 55m
€69–243
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
11h 25m
€323–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177
21h 20m
€84–156
Drive 1,194.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Essencar 1,194.7 km
11h 13m
€186–269
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 32m
€88–325
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 25m
€141–393
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
14h 25m
€283–517
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
22h 37m
€116–252

Nice to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

11h 25mAverage Duration

€323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 11h 25m.

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