- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
One of Germany’s leading art museums, known for major collections of 19th- to 21st-century painting, photography, and design.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Buses per day
8
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 $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 8 buses that leave Nuremberg for Essen on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 364 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 8 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 $25. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $531 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Essen:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Essen costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $490 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Essen costing on average $531 (€435).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 6h 46m versus 5h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 10h02 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Essen buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h40 | 12:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h02 | 5:02 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h30 | 5:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h28 | 8:48 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h25 | 7:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h15 | 11:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h30 | 6:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h47 | 9:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Essen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of Germany’s leading art museums, known for major collections of 19th- to 21st-century painting, photography, and design.
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A major design museum displaying award-winning contemporary product and industrial design inside the Zollverein complex.
Large open area around the Zollverein complex with striking industrial scenery, walking paths, and some of Essen’s most photographed views.
A major leisure area around a reservoir on the Ruhr, popular for walking, cycling, lakeside views, and social-media-friendly sunsets.
Charming historic quarter with half-timbered buildings, cobbled streets, and a relaxed small-town feel within Essen.
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A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned generously with pepper and onions, long associated with the wider region around Essen.
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Refined dining in Schloss Hugenpoet, offering upscale cuisine in a historic manor-house atmosphere south of central Essen.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant in Essen with modern creative cuisine and an elegant, intimate atmosphere.
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Service is usually included. Round up small bills; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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