Essen to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 465 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 42 min. The straight-line distance is 363 km (226 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 363 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 465 km | 4 h 42 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Nuremberg would cost roughly 938–1261 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 465 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Nuremberg is at 50.47° N, 9.09° E.
The nearest town is Schotten, Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen — about 182 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Nuremberg?
By car it is 465 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 42 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Nuremberg is 363 kilometres (226 miles or 196 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 465 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Essen?
Nuremberg lies to the SE (126°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Nuremberg cost?
Over 465 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Nuremberg would cost roughly 938–1261 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |