How far is Nuremberg from Essen?

The distance between the two cities is 226 miles (364 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nuremberg to Essen?

Most of the buses traveling from Nuremberg to Essen leave from Bahnhofstraße, 11 and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Nuremberg to Essen from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Nuremberg to Essen on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 25m	7:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 35m	7:20pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 15m	11:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	6:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 45m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

226 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $76	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $193	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $50	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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