4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Nuremberg to Essen
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Essen will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 15 buses that leave Nuremberg for Essen on Thu, Nov 06, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €372.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price | €427 Average price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Nuremberg to Essen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 9h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Live departures
Nuremberg to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Essen buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h45 | 11:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h50 | 5:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h25 | 6:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h15 | 10:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h57 | 6:52 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h15 | 6:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:05 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h20 | 6:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 12:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h47 | 8:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nuremberg to Essen
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Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Nuremberg to Essen start from as low as $22 (€18) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $39 (€32) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nuremberg to EssenYou can travel by bus between Nuremberg to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nuremberg to Essen
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nürnberg, ZOB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nuremberg to Essen
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36, 46, 47 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2
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