How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is R 1 428. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

A train trip between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is around 2h 36m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 54m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Essen and Frankfurt am Main?

The number of trains from Essen to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 49. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

When taking the train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

Trains travelling between Essen and Frankfurt am Main leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Frankfurt Airport, Südbahnhof.

Train Essen to Frankfurt am Main from R 377 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Frankfurt am Main on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	4h 57m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	18:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 9m	20:48	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	13:09	Essen Central Train Station	2h 41m	15:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity + S-Bahn	19:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 14m	23:35	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	18:15	Essen Central Train Station	2h 16m	20:31	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	13:09	Essen Central Train Station	2h 41m	15:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity + S-Bahn	19:21	Essen Central Train Station	4h 14m	23:35	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	18:15	Essen Central Train Station	2h 16m	20:31	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

190 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 338 - R 3 175	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 335 - R 4 003	Average duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 210 - R 761	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511 306 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Südbahnhof

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Frankfurt am Main

How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is R 1 428. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
A train trip between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is around 2h 36m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 54m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Frankfurt am Main?
The number of trains from Essen to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 49. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
When taking the train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
Trains travelling between Essen and Frankfurt am Main leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Frankfurt Airport, Südbahnhof.

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 665

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 665 to R 2 912 for a train 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 R 665, which is on 2025-11-17.