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 €75 - €120 and takes 15h 10m.

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 - €360.

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 and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Nantes to Essen?

The distance between Nantes and Essen is 1000 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 which takes 8h 7m and costs €270 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Essen train from?

Nantes to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Essen?

The best way to get from Nantes to Essen is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €270 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Nantes to Essen bus arrive?

Nantes to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Nantes to Essen train arrive?

Nantes to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Nantes to Essen?

Book your Nantes to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
8h 7m
€271–457
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 15m
€73–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Brussels-North train stationbus N712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
15h 10m
€79–120
Drive 903.3 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Essencar 903.3 km
8h 34m
€143–206
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NTE - DUS
6h 12m
€106–249
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
€146–352
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 44m
€175–405
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 29m
€92–328
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
6h 51m
€107–357

Nantes to Essen by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

€271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,000.2 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station in around 15h 10m.

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