What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Nantes to Essen?

The distance between Nantes and Essen is 1001 km. The road distance is 903.3 km.

How do I travel from Nantes to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €230 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Nantes to Essen?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Nantes to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Essen bus from?

Nantes to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Essen train from?

Nantes to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Essen?

The best way to get from Nantes to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Nantes to Essen bus arrive?

Nantes to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Essen train arrive?

Nantes to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Essen is 903 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Nantes to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Nantes to Essen?

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Nantes to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
8h 5m
€235–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
13h 25m
€72–125
Drive 903.3 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Essencar 903.3 km
8h 34m
€141–204
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NTE - DUS
6h 14m
€104–260
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
8h 52m
€236–386
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 56m
€141–442
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RNS - DUS
7h 45m
€186–430
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NTE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 47m
€93–348
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 11m
€110–417

Nantes to Essen by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,000.7 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Nantes to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Essen central train station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 25m.

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