Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

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Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$19 - US$217Average Duration20h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$20 - US$234Average Duration2h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$14 - US$30Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance189 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Frankfurt am Main to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?

    Frankfurt am Main and Essen are 189 km (118 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

    Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$126
09-01
US$91
Today
US$18
09-03
US$16
09-04
US$71
09-05
US$86
09-06
US$88
09-07
US$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$126 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Frankfurt am Main to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by bus?

Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

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