- Essen to Frankfurt am Main trains
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Frankfurt Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
![]() | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | No tags | |||||
Regional-Express + InterCity + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | No tags | |||||
![]() | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt Hbf | No tags | |||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | No tags | |||||
Regional-Express + InterCity + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | No tags | |||||
![]() | Essen Central Train Station | Frankfurt Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
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.
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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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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.
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