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How to get fromEssen to Nancyby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Nancy by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain train Tgv
    6h 11m
    €205–338

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Nancybus bus N760
    8h 29m
    €36–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 58m
    €40–66

  4. Drive  394.9 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Nancycar car 394.9 km
    4h 14m
    €84–122

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Thionville to Nancytrain train Ter
    8h 29m
    €69–111

Essen to Nancy by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Nancy, France?

You can take a train from Essen to Nancy via Anvers-Central, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Nancy twice a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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