Bus Nuremberg to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nuremberg to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nuremberg to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$23

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	9:55 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/7/2026 9:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 20m	12:05 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/7/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 40m	5:05 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/7/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	5:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/7/2026 10:20:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	8h 15m	3:25 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/7/2026 3:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	9:55 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 9:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 40m	5:05 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	8h 15m	3:25 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 3:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	7h 20m	12:05 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	5:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 10:20:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nuremberg to Essen is $23 on 9/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nuremberg and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Nuremberg and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Nuremberg to Essen. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Nuremberg and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Nuremberg to Essen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Nuremberg and Essen, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nuremberg to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Nuremberg to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nuremberg to Essen starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	226.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nuremberg to Essen

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Nuremberg for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$27

Tuesday 09/08

$23

Wednesday 09/09

$31

Thursday 09/10

$30

Friday 09/11

$34

Saturday 09/12

$34

Sunday 09/13

$34

Monday 09/14

$30

Tuesday 09/15

$29

Wednesday 09/16

$29

Thursday 09/17

$28

Friday 09/18

$31

Saturday 09/19

$31

Sunday 09/20

$31

Monday 09/21

$23

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$25

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$32

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Nuremberg to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nuremberg to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nuremberg to Essen. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nuremberg to Essen, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Nuremberg to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nuremberg to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nuremberg to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Nuremberg to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nuremberg and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Nuremberg and Essen.

Central Bus Station

Willy Brandt Platz

Rothenburger Str. Bus Stop

Schlachthofstr. 11

Dürrenhof Bus Stop

Bahnhofstr. 87

Woehrder Wiese Bus Stop

Rathenauplatz Bus Stop

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nuremberg to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Nuremberg to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Nuremberg to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nuremberg to Essen bus

How much does a Nuremberg Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 8h 30m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nuremberg to Essen?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $34. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Nuremberg to Essen each day?

Every day, the Nuremberg to Essen bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Nuremberg to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Nuremberg to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nuremberg to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Nuremberg starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Nuremberg to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Nuremberg for Essen starts at 9:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Nuremberg Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Nuremberg to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Nuremberg and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Nuremberg to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Nuremberg Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nuremberg Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nuremberg to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Nuremberg to Essen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nuremberg to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nuremberg and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nuremberg and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!