Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen 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 to Essen will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 19 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Essen on Wed, Jun 25, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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 Frankfurt am Main to Essen 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 flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €134 Average price |
4h 52m Average duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average duration Fastest 54m 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h35 | 12:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 4h00 | 12:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h00 | 4:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h25 | 5:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
Wednesday, June 25 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 3h55 | 4:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 12:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 5h22 | 5:52 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h42 | 7:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 2:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 4h47 | 7:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 4h10 | 4:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 5h05 | 5:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h45 | 5:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 4h30 | 8:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 4h30 | 9:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h10 | 9:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Globtour Medjugorjie, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar buses will get you to Essen from Frankfurt am Main from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen bus information:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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