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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: Frankfurt am MainDeparture location: Frankfurt HbfArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: Frankfurt am MainDeparture location: Frankfurt HbfArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: Frankfurt am MainDeparture location: Frankfurt - Main bus stationArrival time: August 9 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: EssenOperated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: Frankfurt am MainDeparture location: Frankfurt HbfArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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| Average PriceUS$20 - US$143 | Average Duration20h 15m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$14 - US$151 | Average Duration2h 34m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest | ||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$14 - US$30 | Average Duration2h 40m | 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Essen
What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?
Frankfurt am Main and Essen are 189 km (118 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?
Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen was searched and found on Aug 8, 2025 with a price of US$23To 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$23 to US$198 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$23 which is on 2025-08-08.
Usually Comuto Pro (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.
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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.
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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Frankfurt am Main to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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