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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€36
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf will cost around €36 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM3h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM4h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:50 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€181One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:10 PM4h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:55 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM4h35Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:55 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:40 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM3h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:40 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM4h35Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:55 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:10 PM4h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:55 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM4h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:50 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €174.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €174 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf costing on average €64.
A bus is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf costing on average €174.
Other travel options to Essen Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.82. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 2h 46m 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.
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.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf 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 | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h45 | 7:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h45 | 11:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h35 | 2:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 30481 · 51121 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h30 | 6:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h45 | 6:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h05 | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 30485 · 50448 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h15 | 8:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 17:30. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf, 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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