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

The bus ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Essen starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen 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 Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

The average travel time between Frankfurt am Main and Essen is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

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

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

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

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen from US$16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Essen on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
12:25	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	19:45	Essen	No tags
23:15	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Essen on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
12:25	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	19:45	Essen	No tags
23:15	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Essen on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
12:25	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	19:45	Essen	No tags
23:15	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Essen on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
12:25	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
12:00	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	08:40	Essen	No tags
23:15	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	19:45	Essen	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

We recommend carpooling

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$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

190 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$20 - US$158	Average duration20h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$19 - US$230	Average duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$12 - US$30	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$67

Average bus trip duration20h 15m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure00:25

Distance190 km

Latest bus departure23:15

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 111 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

Frankfurt am Main to Essen Bus

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Essen

How much does a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Essen starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen 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 Frankfurt am Main to Essen?
The average travel time between Frankfurt am Main and Essen is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?
The number of buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?
When taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?
Buses travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Essen leave from Frankfurt Airport or Hbf and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$20

29/10

US$96

Today

US$104

31/10

US$83

01/11

US$81

02/11

US$95

03/11

No data

04/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen was searched and found on 28 Oct 2025 with a price of US$20

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$20 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$81, which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Frankfurt am Main to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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?

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