How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main cost?

The bus ticket price from Essen to Frankfurt am Main starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

The average travel time between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is around 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Frankfurt am Main?

The number of buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

When taking the bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

Buses travelling between Essen and Frankfurt am Main leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Frankfurt Airport, Hbf, Südbahnhof.

Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main from US$18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 30 October
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 31 October
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 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 15m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	20:30	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	21:00	Essen	20h	17:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	No tags
	06:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 40m	10:55	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	HBF	5h 26m	16:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 2 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 US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

190 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$20 - US$181	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$20 - US$228	Average duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$12 - US$44	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37

Average bus trip duration5h 50m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure04:00

Distance190 km

Latest bus departure22:15

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 065 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Essen to Frankfurt am Main Bus

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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 on the trip Essen - Frankfurt am Main

How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Frankfurt am Main starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
The average travel time between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is around 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Frankfurt am Main?
The number of buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
When taking the bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
Buses travelling between Essen and Frankfurt am Main leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Frankfurt Airport, Hbf, Südbahnhof.

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

Best price found

28/10

US$27

29/10

US$25

Today

US$122

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US$96

01/11

US$18

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US$80

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$122 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 US$18, which is on 2025-11-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Frankfurt am Main!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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