Bus Frankfurt am Main to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$85

Sunday

$18

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$104

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 15m	8:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 55m	10:50 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 40m	12:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 5m	10:50 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$85	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/9/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 40m	12:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$87	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  4:15 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:15:00 AM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel Time is 15h 40m shorter, and you will save $69

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/10/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 15m	8:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 55m	10:50 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/10/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 40m	12:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  4:15 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:15:00 AM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/11/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/11/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 15m	3:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/11/2026 3:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 40m	12:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/11/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	8:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/12/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 15m	3:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/12/2026 3:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/12/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	5h 5m	2:45 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	7:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/12/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 5m	10:50 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	6:55 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$104	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/13/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/14/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $88? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  4:15 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:15:00 AM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel Time is 15h 40m shorter, and you will save $88

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is $16 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Frankfurt am Main and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Frankfurt am Main and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Essen, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	118.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$17

Saturday 05/09

$85

Sunday 05/10

$18

Monday 05/11

$17

Tuesday 05/12

$17

Wednesday 05/13

$104

Thursday 05/14

$82

Friday 05/15

$22

Saturday 05/16

$85

Sunday 05/17

$71

Monday 05/18

$18

Tuesday 05/19

$16

Wednesday 05/20

$17

Thursday 05/21

$17

Friday 05/22

$90

Saturday 05/23

$79

Sunday 05/24

$94

Monday 05/25

$75

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$19

Friday 05/29

$69

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $73.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, with $16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Frankfurt am Main and Essen.

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Frankfurt am Main to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Frankfurt am Main to Essen bus

How much does a Frankfurt am Main Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 3h 55m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $104. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Frankfurt am Main to Essen each day?

Every day, the Frankfurt am Main to Essen bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Frankfurt am Main starts at 2:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Frankfurt am Main for Essen starts at 10:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Frankfurt am Main Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Frankfurt am Main to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Frankfurt am Main Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Frankfurt am Main Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Frankfurt am Main to Essen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Frankfurt am Main to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!