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

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Friday

$41

Saturday

Sunday

$42

Monday

Tuesday

$29

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	6:20 AM	Essen	Central Station	2:45 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/28/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:05 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	10:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/28/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	7h 20m	4:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	11:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 40m	8:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	4:30 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Nuremberg via Giessen, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Nuremberg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 8/27/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:05 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/30/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	10:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 25m	6:20 AM	Essen	Central Station	2:45 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/30/2026 6:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 20m	4:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	11:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/30/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Nuremberg via Giessen, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 8/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Nuremberg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 8/27/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 5m	10:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	8:15 AM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/1/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:05 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/1/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/1/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	10:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/1/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	7h 20m	4:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	11:20 PM	Nuremberg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Nuremberg is $25 on 9/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Nuremberg

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Essen to Nuremberg. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Essen and Nuremberg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Essen to Nuremberg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Essen and Nuremberg, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Nuremberg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Essen to Nuremberg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Nuremberg starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	226.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Nuremberg

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Nuremberg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$41

Saturday 08/29

Sunday 08/30

$42

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$28

Wednesday 09/02

$37

Thursday 09/03

$37

Friday 09/04

$38

Saturday 09/05

$33

Sunday 09/06

$41

Monday 09/07

$34

Tuesday 09/08

$33

Wednesday 09/09

$32

Thursday 09/10

$27

Friday 09/11

$36

Saturday 09/12

$33

Sunday 09/13

$37

Monday 09/14

$33

Tuesday 09/15

$32

Wednesday 09/16

$31

Thursday 09/17

$25

Friday 09/18

$32

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Nuremberg

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

With a price starting from $28, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Nuremberg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Nuremberg, with $29. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Nuremberg

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 Essen to Nuremberg 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 Essen to Nuremberg, 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 Essen to Nuremberg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Nuremberg

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

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Willy Brandt Platz

Rothenburger Str. Bus Stop

Schlachthofstr. 11

Central Station

Bahnhofsplatz

Dürrenhof Bus Stop

Bahnhofstr. 87

Woehrder Wiese Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Nuremberg

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

FAQs about the Essen to Nuremberg bus

How much does a Essen Nuremberg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 10h 5m to reach Nuremberg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nuremberg.

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

Every day, the Essen to Nuremberg bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Essen to Nuremberg is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Nuremberg?

The earliest bus arriving in Nuremberg from Essen starts at 6:20 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 Essen to Nuremberg?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Nuremberg starts at 10:10 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 Essen Nuremberg route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Nuremberg, 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 Essen and Nuremberg?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Nuremberg 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 Essen to Nuremberg 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 Essen Nuremberg 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 Essen Nuremberg 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 Essen to Nuremberg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Nuremberg

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