Bus Tickets from Nuremberg to Essen

Next departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Essen on September 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitFastest
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Bahnhofstraße, 11
HBFNo tags
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$22 - US$59Average Duration8h 15m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$192Average Duration5h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$54Average Duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling 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 US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nuremberg to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance364 km
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Nuremberg to Essen Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Nuremberg to Essen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Nuremberg - Essen

  1. How far is Nuremberg from Essen?

    The distance between Nuremberg and Essen is approximately 364 km (226 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nuremberg to Essen?

    Buses departing from Bahnhofstraße, 11 in Nuremberg will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-24
US$19
09-25
US$20
Today
US$34
09-27
US$24
09-28
No data
09-29
US$22
09-30
US$21
10-01
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Essen was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of US$19

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 US$19 to US$69 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 US$21 which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Nuremberg and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Nuremberg to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Nuremberg to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Nuremberg to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nuremberg to Essen?

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Will you be returning to Nuremberg by bus?

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