The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €24
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €62
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 2 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 2 h 9 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 31
- Distance
- 189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 31 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
ICE 726 · ICE 54911:08 AM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 1:18 PM Essen Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 824 · ICE 5457:08 AM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 9:18 AM Essen Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1250 · ICE 17457:34 AM 2h40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 10:14 AM Essen Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 22 · 897459:42 PM 3h45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 1:27 AM Essen Hbf €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
4256 · ICE 101011:09 AM 2h13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 1:22 PM Essen Hbf €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 526 · 101759:08 PM 2h06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 11:14 PM Essen Hbf €69 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 820 · ICE 5479:08 AM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 11:18 AM Essen Hbf €63 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 722 · ICE 6411:08 PM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 3:18 PM Essen Hbf €63 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 726 · ICE 54911:08 AM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 1:18 PM Essen Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 824 · ICE 5457:08 AM 2h10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 9:18 AM Essen Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:46, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 2:46 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf trip
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 826 | 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 826 · 89711 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h46 | 8:27 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 18 · 26809 | On time 6:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 8:50 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2441 · ICE 204 | 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 9:58 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2441 · ICE 204 · 26713 | 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h28 | 10:11 AM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 824 | 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h57 | 9:05 AM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 824 · 89713 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 9:27 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29508 · ICE 1014 · 10314 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h34 | 9:43 AM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 204 · 26713 | On time 7:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 10:11 AM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 822 · ICE 847 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 10:19 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · IC 2049 · ICE 202 · 26717 | 8:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 12:11 PM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 316 · 26813 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h17 | 10:50 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 · ICE 547 | On time 9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 11:18 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4254 · ICE 1012 | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 11:22 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 | On time 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 12:58 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 202 · 26717 | On time 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 12:11 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 · 89719 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 12:27 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · IC 2047 · ICE 200 · 26721 | 10:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 2:11 PM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 16 · 26817 | On time 10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 12:50 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 726 · ICE 549 | On time 11:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 1:18 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4256 · ICE 1010 | On time 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 1:22 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 · ICE 641 | On time 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 · ICE 200 · 26721 | 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 2:11 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 724 · 89723 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 2:27 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h57 | 2:06 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 314 · 26821 | On time 12:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 2:50 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 722 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 3:02 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 · ICE 641 | On time 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4258 · ICE 918 | On time 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 3:22 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 154 · ICE 1749 | On time 1:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h40 | 4:14 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 · ICE 108 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h17 | 3:58 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 · ICE 108 · 26725 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 4:11 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720 · 89727 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 4:27 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h55 | 4:04 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 14 · 26825 | On time 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 4:50 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 · ICE 643 | On time 3:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 5:18 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 · 26733 | On time 6:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h03 | 8:11 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 | On time 6:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 8:02 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · IC 2349 | On time 6:17 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h41 | 9:58 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 10 · 26833 | On time 6:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h17 | 8:50 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 · 26735 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h03 | 9:11 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 9:02 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4264 · ICE 912 | On time 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 9:22 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Essen Hbf from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
VIAS Rail GmbH
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Essen Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf
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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Essen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Essen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
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