The distance between Nuremburg and Essen is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Essen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Essen Hbf.
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Take the bus to Essen Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Essen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Nuremburg and Essen is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nuremburg and Essen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Essen is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Essen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Essen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Essen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Nuremburg and Essen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nuremburg and Essen. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Essen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Essen. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Essen. We recommend that you take the train to Essen Hbf. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Essen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Essen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nuremburg and Essen. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Essen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 484km (300 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf | 6h 20m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €26($26) | 4 times a day | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €77($77) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
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The following major airports near Essen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.