What's the distance between Essen and Nuremberg by coach?

The journey from Essen to Nuremberg by coach covers an approximate distance of 226 miles (364 km).

How can I get from Essen to Nuremberg without driving?

You can reach Nuremberg from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Essen to Nuremberg from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Nuremberg on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 5m	22:20	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	15:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 30m	23:20	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	20:30	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h	04:30	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	22:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 55m	08:10	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	13:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 5m	22:20	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Nuremberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nuremberg. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

226 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £49	Average duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£28 - £146	Average duration5h 27m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £40	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Nuremberg?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Nuremberg

What's the distance between Essen and Nuremberg by coach?
The journey from Essen to Nuremberg by coach covers an approximate distance of 226 miles (364 km).
How can I get from Essen to Nuremberg without driving?
You can reach Nuremberg from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£30

16/11

No data

Today

£27

18/11

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19/11

£20

20/11

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21/11

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22/11

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Nuremberg was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £36 for a bus ticket from Essen to Nuremberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-19.