What's the distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main by coach?

The distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 118 miles (189 km).

How can I get from Essen to Frankfurt am Main without driving?

The best way to go from Essen to Frankfurt am Main without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		21:00	Essen	19h 40m	16:40	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		21:00	Essen	19h 40m	16:40	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		21:00	Essen	19h 40m	16:40	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	Cheapest
	20:30	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	No tags
	04:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 15m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	HBF	5h 26m	16:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	06:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 40m	10:55	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	4h 57m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	21:00	Essen	19h 40m	16:40	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		21:00	Essen	19h 40m	16:40	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

118 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £141	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £178	Average duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £34	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,265 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,105 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

What's the distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main by coach?
The distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 118 miles (189 km).
How can I get from Essen to Frankfurt am Main without driving?
The best way to go from Essen to Frankfurt am Main without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

£25

09/11

£67

Today

£55

11/11

£12

12/11

£61

13/11

£58

14/11

£14

15/11

£62

The cheapest trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £73 for a bus ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.