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TodayApr 16
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TomorrowApr 17
from $14
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from $81
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Fastest trips
10:15PM
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Essen - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
CheapestFastest
Frankfurt am Main - FRA Airport
Cheapest
Fastest
9:00PM
20h
5:00PM
Essen - Essen
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Frankfurt am Main - Frankfurt - Main bus station
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Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration20h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:05 AM
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Essen to Frankfurt am Main Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Essen to Frankfurt am Main will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Frankfurt am Main from Essen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:05AM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$18
Average Ticket Price$60
Minimum Trip Duration4h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Frankfurt am Main

You can take a bus or a train to go from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Frankfurt am Main. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from Essen to Frankfurt am Main takes around 20h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 4h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 118 miles (189 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Essen and Frankfurt am Main is 118 miles (189 km).

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Essen to Frankfurt am Main may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Essen to Frankfurt am Main as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 4:05 AM and 10:15 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Essen to Frankfurt am Main leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $14 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Frankfurt am Main from Essen.

You can expect to pay around $60 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $14 and $164, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/14
$66
04/15
$14
Today
$57
04/17
$64
04/18
$60
04/19
$70
04/20
$69
04/21
$66
The cheapest trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Apr 15, 2024 with a price of $14

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 $14 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 $60 which is on 2024-04-18.

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 travelers 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?

Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

You can also go to Frankfurt am Main by train

Train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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