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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Frankfurt (Oder)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 509 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 509, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,563.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 1,031 Average price | DKK 509 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,563 Average price | DKK 713 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder), with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder):
A bus is DKK 523 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average DKK 1,031.
A bus is DKK 3,055 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average DKK 3,563.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Oder) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around DKK 1,031 compared to roughly DKK 713 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 318. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 6h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM 11h12 Essen 10:17 PM Frankfurt (Oder) DKK 481 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 AM 11h12 Essen 10:17 PM Frankfurt (Oder) DKK 481 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM 11h12 Essen 10:17 PM Frankfurt (Oder) DKK 481 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder):
A bus is DKK 523 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average DKK 1,031.
A bus is DKK 3,055 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average DKK 3,563.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Oder) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Frankfurt (Oder) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Helenesee station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt an der Oder, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
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