How far is Essen from Nuremberg?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Essen to Nuremberg leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Bahnhofstraße, 11. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nuremberg?

Once in Nuremberg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Craftmen's Courtyard, Historic Rock-Cut Cellars, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, St. Sebald Church and Albrecht-Dürer's House.

Bus Essen to Nuremberg from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Nuremberg on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h	4:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
		10:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Nuremberg on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 30m	4:35pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Cheapest
	8:40am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 25m	4:05pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Fastest
	6:20am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:03am	HBF	9h 2m	4:05pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
	12:20pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 45m	8:05pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:42 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Nuremberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nuremberg. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, 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$30 - $63	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $188	Average Duration5h 27m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $51	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,311 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Essen to Nuremberg by bus

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$26

The cheapest trip from Essen to Nuremberg was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $46 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-19.