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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bahnhofstraße, 11 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
| Bahnhofstraße, 11 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
| Bahnhofstraße, 11 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Bahnhofstraße, 11 | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Bahnhofstraße, 11 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Nuremberg to Essen
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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Essen?
Stops in Nuremberg
- ABahnhofstraße, 11, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
- B
Bahnhofstraße, 87
Bahnhofstraße 87, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany - C
Schlachthofstraße 11
Schlachthofstraße 11, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany - D
Breslauer Str. 304
Breslauer Str. 304, 90471 Nürnberg, Germany - E
Frankenschnellweg
Frankenschnellweg, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany - F
Nürnberg Rennweg
Rennweg, 90489 Nürnberg, Germany
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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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.
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 £33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
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.
Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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.
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.
Which is the best bus company from Nuremberg to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Nuremberg to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Nuremberg to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nuremberg to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Essen was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £23To 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 £24 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 2025-12-01.
What's the cheapest way to go from Nuremberg to Essen?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
