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 €60 - €160 and takes 21h 59m.

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 €65 - €260.

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 59m.

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 €130 - €380.

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 €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 21h 59m.

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 7m 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?

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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, train, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NCE - DUS
4h 53m
€66–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Düsseldorf central bus station
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
21h 59m
€64–156
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
11h 26m
€130–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Main Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
21h 18m
€80–222
Drive 1,194.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Essen1,194.7 km
11h 7m
€183–263
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)NCE - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 24m
€85–280
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 19m
€126–323
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
14h 2m
€188–648

Nice to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

11h 26mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.9 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines 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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