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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€33
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 52 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
11:15 AM4h45Essen4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€161One-way0 transfers- 4:20 AM4h15Essen8:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€211One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 AM4h15Essen9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€211One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM5h00Essen8:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 PM6h05Essen2:15 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€821One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 AM4h15Essen9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€211One-way0 transfers
- 4:20 AM4h15Essen8:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€211One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 AM4h45Essen4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€161One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM5h00Essen8:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 PM6h05Essen2:15 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €237.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €237 Average price | €63 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €63.
A bus is €202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €237.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 2h 39m 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.
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 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 Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Live departures
Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 3:00 AM Essen | 5h00 | 8:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:20 AM Essen | 4h15 | 8:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:20 AM Essen | 4h15 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. 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 02:15, the last at 11:15. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Essen 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Essen to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) from Essen city centre
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) bus station facilities and services
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible routes and facilities available.
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