What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (189 km).

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

If you're headed to Essen from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will depart from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Essen on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Essen on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Essen on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	8:40am	Essen	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Essen on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 55m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 15m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	20h 40m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	20h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $179	Average Duration20h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $213	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $29	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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

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

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,448 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

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$73

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $73

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 $73 to $130 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 $73 which is on 2025-11-29.