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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Essen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Essen is 483 km. The road distance is 460.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €85.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which costs €26 - €110 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Essen bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Essen is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Nuremberg to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Nuremberg to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Nuremberg to Essen 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 3m
€75–85
Bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
6h 20m
€27–106
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 33m
€45–264
Drive 460.4 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Essencar 460.4 km
4h 1m
€65–94
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
6h 12m
€84–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
8h 15m
€30–55
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
4h 58m
€122–331
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 41m
€142–240
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 7m
€130–227
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4h 47m
€115–305

Nuremberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 483.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–85 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen via Köln in around 6h 20m.

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