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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

2 h 20 m

Average duration

2 h 54 m

Buses per day

23

Distance

190 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

Of the 23 buses that leave Essen for Frankfurt am Main every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
15:002h20
Essen
17:20Frankfurt am Main
£131One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
12:003h00
Essen
15:00Frankfurt am Main
£151One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
18:004h30
Essen
22:30Frankfurt am Main
£151One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
07:502h50
Essen
10:40Frankfurt am Main
£151One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
10:002h20
Essen
12:20Frankfurt am Main
£161One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £79.

Distance: 190 km

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Flight

£18

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Cheapest

£58

Average Price

£101

Average Price

4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

52m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.1kg

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Live departures

Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus times

The table below shows live departures for Essen to Frankfurt am Main coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 04:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h40
09:55 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h15
09:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h40
10:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h45
12:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h25
12:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h10
15:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:50 Essen Hbf
5h30
17:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 change
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:50 Essen Hbf
5h10
17:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h05
17:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h45
17:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h10
19:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:03 Essen Hbf
4h57
22:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:30 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h00
23:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
blablacarbus50449 · 3048020:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
20h00
16:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h55
03:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
4h15
07:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
5h00
08:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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Buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 190 km distance in 4h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
190 km
Average bus duration
4h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
18
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
4h 0m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Essen to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest Price
£29
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
Learn more about BlaBlaCar Bus

Globtour Medjugorjie

About
Globtour Međugorje d.o.o. is a bus company based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established in 1993. It operates numerous domestic and international bus routes, emphasizing reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction. Their network, including sister companies Croatiabus and Jadran Express, covers over 100 routes and 1,000 destinations across nine countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Montenegro, and Serbia. In addition to regular passenger transport, Globtour Međugorje also offers bus rentals and repair services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
£14
Additional luggage
An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
Luggage storage
There may be extra fees for luggage storage on routes operated by Globtour Međugorje.
Cancellation Policy
A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee); tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
Refund
A passenger who has purchased a ticket and wishes to cancel the journey has the right to a partial refund of the amount paid, provided that a written request is submitted to the carrier at least 24 hours before the start of the journey, along with the travel ticket.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Essen to Frankfurt am Main coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Essen to Frankfurt am Main is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Frankfurt am Main from Essen is on average 4 h   for the 117 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 03: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 21: 15.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 12 direct coaches from Essen to Frankfurt am Main each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Frankfurt am Main from Essen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Frankfurt am Main from Essen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Essen and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
    No, luggage for the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Frankfurt am Main

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    The major coach station for departures in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.
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