What is the best way to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Essen?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $18 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus4h 25m05:50 PMEssenCentral Station10:15 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 0m08:30 PMEssenCentral Station12:30 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 15m04:15 AMEssenCentral Station8:30 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 41m09:02 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport11:43 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 9:02:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m011:03 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport1:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 11:03:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 25m08:02 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport10:27 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:02:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 8m01:43 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport6:51 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 1:43:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 18m06:55 PMEssenCentral Station10:13 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 11m07:40 PMEssenCentral Station9:51 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m08:00 PMEssenCentral Station10:27 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 6m011:03 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport2:09 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/9/2026 11:03:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 0m09:00 PMEssenCentral Station5:00 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 35m02:31 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:31:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 44m06:59 AMEssenCentral Station10:43 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 6:59:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 36m08:03 AMEssenCentral Station10:39 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 8:03:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 36m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 25m02:41 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:41:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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BlaBlaCar2h 17m08:00 PMDusseldorf Airport10:20 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 8:00:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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BlaBlaCar2h 28m01:00 PMDusseldorf Airport3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m02:20 PMDusseldorf Airport4:30 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m06:20 PMDusseldorf Airport8:30 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 6:20:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 0m09:00 PMEssenCentral Station5:00 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m010:00 AMDortmund Airport12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/11/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 0m09:14 PMEssenCentral Station12:14 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 9:14:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 44m04:59 AMEssenCentral Station8:43 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 4:59:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 0m06:55 PMEssenCentral Station10:55 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 6:55:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 35m07:02 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport11:37 PMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/12/2026 7:02:00 PM to West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Essen in just 2h 3m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m011:03 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport1:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 11:03:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 25m08:02 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport10:27 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:02:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 41m09:02 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport11:43 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 9:02:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 35m04:53 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport8:28 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:53:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus4h 0m08:30 PMEssenCentral Station12:30 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 15m04:15 AMEssenCentral Station8:30 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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FlixBus4h 25m05:50 PMEssenCentral Station10:15 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 0m09:00 PMEssenCentral Station5:00 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 11m07:40 PMEssenCentral Station9:51 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m08:00 PMEssenCentral Station10:27 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 6m011:03 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport2:09 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/9/2026 11:03:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 18m06:55 PMEssenCentral Station10:13 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 0m09:00 PMEssenCentral Station5:00 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/9/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m02:20 PMDusseldorf Airport4:30 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:20:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m06:20 PMDusseldorf Airport8:30 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 6:20:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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BlaBlaCar2h 17m08:00 PMDusseldorf Airport10:20 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 8:00:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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BlaBlaCar2h 28m01:00 PMDusseldorf Airport3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 36m08:03 AMEssenCentral Station10:39 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 8:03:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 36m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 44m06:59 AMEssenCentral Station10:43 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 6:59:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 25m02:41 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:41:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 35m02:31 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:06 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 5/10/2026 2:31:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 0m09:00 PMEssenCentral Station5:00 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/10/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m010:00 AMDortmund Airport12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to , Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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BlaBlaCar Bus20h 15m09:55 AMEssenCentral Station6:10 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/11/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 0m09:14 PMEssenCentral Station12:14 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 9:14:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 44m04:59 AMEssenCentral Station8:43 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 4:59:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 0m06:55 PMEssenCentral Station10:55 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 6:55:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 3m08:40 AMEssenCentral Station12:43 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Frankfurt am Main?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Frankfurt am Main you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or West Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main from Essen? With 7 connections between 2 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Frankfurt am Main, you can pay as low as $18 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Frankfurt am Main in just 2h 3m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Frankfurt am Main are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Frankfurt am Main is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Neu-Isenburg, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
The most popular companies between Essen and Frankfurt am Main, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main
How can I reach Frankfurt am Main from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main from Essen.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is 118.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Frankfurt am Main?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 47 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $18 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main in just 2h 3m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Essen and to Frankfurt am Main
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
