Bus from Nuremberg to Essen: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Nuremberg to Essen on 7 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nuremberg to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
226 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£26 - £54Average duration8h 15m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£35 - £215Average duration4h 7m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£17 - £39Average duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nuremberg to Essen

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Nuremberg to Essen?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Nuremberg to Essen start from £26. The average price for this route is around £30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Nuremberg to Essen?

    The average bus journey time from Nuremberg to Essen is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nuremberg to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from Nuremberg to Essen at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nuremberg to Essen?

    A bus journey from Nuremberg to Essen produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Essen was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nuremberg to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £28 for a bus ticket from Nuremberg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2026-01-11.

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