How far is Essen from Frankfurt am Main?

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

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

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.

Bus Essen to Frankfurt am Main from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	20h	5:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	19h 40m	4:40pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	20h	5:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	19h 40m	4:40pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	20h	5:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	19h 40m	4:40pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	20h	5:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	19h 40m	4:40pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $131	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $188	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $30	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,163 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

No data

11/25

$18

Today

$20

11/27

$104

11/28

$97

11/29

$80

11/30

$73

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $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 $18 to $104 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 $73 which is on 2025-11-30.