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Busbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Trip Overview
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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 11, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $166 for a train 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 $30 which is on 2025-08-11.
Usually DBAH - ICE 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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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Frankfurt am Main and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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