Bus Tickets from Essen to Nuremberg

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Next departures for Essen to Nuremberg on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bahnhofstraße, 11CheapestFastest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bahnhofstraße, 11No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Bahnhofstraße, 11No tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bahnhofstraße, 11No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Bahnhofstraße, 11No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Nuremberg

Bus
Average PriceUS$28 - US$59Average Duration7h 45m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$19 - US$190Average Duration5h 3m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$22 - US$53Average Duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Nuremberg

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 US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Nuremberg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:20am
Distance364 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Nuremberg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Nuremberg

  1. How far is Essen from Nuremberg?

    Essen and Nuremberg are 364 km (226 miles) apart.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-31
US$27
09-01
US$26
Today
US$26
09-03
US$26
09-04
US$28
09-05
US$33
09-06
US$30
09-07
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Nuremberg was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$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 US$26 to US$55 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 US$26 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

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

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

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Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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