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 €40 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.

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 3h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

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 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Nuernberg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates Monday. The journey takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Essen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Essen is 484 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Nuremberg to Essen, including transfers.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 5h 1m.

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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Essen is 460 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m 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?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Nuremberg to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 11m
€76–146
- 5:21 AM – 10:03 AM
  train 4h 42m • Direct
- 6:19 AM – 11:06 AM
  train 4h 47m • 1 change
- 6:19 AM – 11:06 AM
  train 4h 47m • Direct
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 33m
€30–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
7h 35m
€40–65
Drive 460.4 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Essencar 460.4 km
3h 56m
€83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 26m
€80–160
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
6h 12m
€62–104
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
5h 1m
€119–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 45m
€139–256
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 51m
€120–293
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€142–238

Nuremberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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