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The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar
12:50PM2h20
Essen
03:10PMFrankfurt am Main
$151One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:00AM2h30
Essen
12:30PMFrankfurt am Main
$211One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:00AM2h40
Essen
10:40AMFrankfurt am Main
$211One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
03:00PM2h10
Essen
05:10PMFrankfurt am Main
$241One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:20PM3h10
Essen
08:30PMFrankfurt am Main
$241One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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 €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)

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Train

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€55

Average price

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 6:37 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h45
11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h10
2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 AM Essen Hbf
5h30
4:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 AM Essen Hbf
5h10
4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h05
4:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h45
4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h10
6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:03 PM Essen Hbf
5h12
9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h00
10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
blablacarbus50449 · 304807:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
20h00
3:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h55
2:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Monday, July 21
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h15
6:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h00
7:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h40
8:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h15
8:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h40
9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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Buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Globtour Medjugorjie from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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:

  • Average Duration: 4 h
  • Cheapest Price: $15
  • FlixBus frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Essen
Frankfurt am Main
The major bus station for departures in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Essen.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
carConnection
Car connection
Hugo-Eckener-Ring
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Hausmann's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
  • Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof FernbusseWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mannheimer Straße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
  • Schnitzel Express (in the station)
  • Bratwurst Haus (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse
  • Bus: 61, 62, 64 Metro: U4, U5 Train: S8, S9

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