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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Essen is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €21 - €55 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €140.

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 five times a day, 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 484 km. The road distance is 463.2 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 €50 - €140.

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 €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Essen bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train 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 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 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 Hbf41 / ...
4h 3m
€50–140
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
8h 29m
€22–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train station084 / ...
8h 15m
€27–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen HbfNj
5h 33m
€45–264
Drive 463.2 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Essen463.2 km
4h 6m
€65–94
Train via Troisdorf
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Siegburg Bf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
4h 59m
€81–143
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund HbfNightjet
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen HbfS2
6h 6m
€84–267
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
4h 45m
€122–301
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
4h 7m
€112–263
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 38m
€118–280
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
4h 50m
€114–342

Nuremberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 483.6 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 €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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