The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
23
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 23 buses that leave Essen for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Dec 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 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.









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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Frankfurt am Main
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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €110 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Essen to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h10 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:50 AM Essen Hbf | 5h30 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:50 AM Essen Hbf | 5h10 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h05 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h45 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h10 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:03 PM Essen Hbf | 4h57 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50449 · 30480 | 8:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h00 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h55 | 3:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h15 | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h00 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h40 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h15 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h40 | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h45 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Essen to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Frankfurt am Main 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- 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
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, follow these tips:
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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