The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 4 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM11h50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:50 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM12h20Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:55 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM16h45Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:40 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM12h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:50 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM12h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:55 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM11h50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:50 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM12h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:55 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM12h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:50 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM12h20Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:55 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM16h45Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:40 PMOberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle$731One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $136 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 53m by bus vs 3h 6m by car) and save roughly $8 (€6) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $44 (€36)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h20 | 9:55 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h05 | 9:55 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h20 | 10:50 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h50 | 10:50 PM Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to OberhausenYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen with BlaBlaCar for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen
- 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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