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Today7 Aug
from US$27
Tomorrow8 Aug
from US$27
Sat9 Aug
from US$30
Sun10 Aug
from US$116
Mon11 Aug
from US$116
Tue12 Aug
from US$103
Wed13 Aug
from US$123
Thu14 Aug

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$20 - US$143Average duration20h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$14 - US$151Average duration2h 34m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$14 - US$30Average duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Among 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.

13carpool per day
2h 40mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$70
Average bus trip duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure00:25
Distance118 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Frankfurt am Main to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Essen

  1. How far is Essen from Frankfurt am Main by coach?

    The journey from Frankfurt am Main to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (189 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Essen without a car?

    You can reach Essen from Frankfurt am Main by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/08
US$172
06/08
US$167
Today
US$23
08/08
US$23
09/08
US$26
10/08
US$108
11/08
US$108
12/08
US$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen was searched and found on 8 Aug 2025 with a price of US$23

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$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.

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?

Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

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