Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 20 buses that leave Essen for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Jul 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 21 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h45 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h10 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 10:50 AM Essen Hbf | 5h30 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 10:50 AM Essen Hbf | 5h10 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h05 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h45 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h10 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 4:03 PM Essen Hbf | 5h12 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h00 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h55 | 2:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
Monday, July 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h15 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h00 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h40 | 8:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h15 | 8:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h40 | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:15 |
You can travel by bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Globtour Medjugorjie for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus information:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
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