When traveling between Frankfurt am Main and Essen, where do I depart from Frankfurt am Main and where do I arrive in Essen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof) and tend to arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Trains mostly leave from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and tend to arrive in Essen Hbf.

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Essen: FlixBus can get you to Essen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen for $28 (€25) on Omio. Deutsche Bahn can take you to Essen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Essen for $39 (€35).

Can I find a direct route to Essen from Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Essen with the following travel companies: Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar with 3 direct buses per day. Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 21 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Essen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information to Essen from Frankfurt am Main

	Distance	117 miles (189 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$28 - $39
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $28 (€25) • 7 h 13 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 117 miles (189 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Essen. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this journey, with tickets costing about $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Frankfurt am Main and Essen. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

Cheapest Price: $65

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $66

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel 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 travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel 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 travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $20

FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

FAQs: Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

There are 2 options to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Essen from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Essen:

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 7 h 13 min on average.

Train takes on average 3 h 48 min.

You should expect to travel around 117 miles (189 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Essen.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is:

4 buses per day.
21 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Essen from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Essen:

Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof) and tend to arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Trains mostly leave from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and tend to arrive in Essen Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Essen:

FlixBus can get you to Essen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen for $28 (€25) on Omio.
Deutsche Bahn can take you to Essen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Essen for $39 (€35).

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Essen with the following travel companies:

Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 21 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris or Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Essen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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