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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Essen is to fly and train which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 55m.

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 53m and costs €80 - €240.

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 Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs €350 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 53m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €350 - €700 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Nice to Essen bus arrive?

Nice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 17m to drive from Nice to Essen.

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

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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 2582+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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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 53m
€81–238
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 26m
€358–670
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
21h 35m
€114–192
Drive 1,194.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Essencar 1,194.7 km
11h 17m
€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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 55m
€85–278
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 20m
€161–422
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
14h
€308–695
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 to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
24h 42m
€156–382

Nice to Essen by train

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11h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 893.9 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 26m.

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