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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 24 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 8 buses from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)6:50 PM3h10Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM4h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:15 PM4h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 AM4h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM6h05Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€231One-way1 transfer
- (Amsterdam -> Prague)6:50 PM3h10Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 AM4h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM4h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 AM4h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 AM5h00Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)9:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €241.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €241 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €58.
A bus is €205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €241.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €1. The journey takes 7h 37m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Live departures
Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h35 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h10 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 50449 · 30480 | 9:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h40 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h05 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 4:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h00 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h15 | 10:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h50 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50429 · 30484 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h55 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h45 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Buses from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:15, the last at 16:50. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 11:15 AM |
Last bus 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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