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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt to Essen
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt to Essen will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt for Essen every day 5 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 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m 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.
5:254h30Frankfurt Main Train Station (stuttgarter Str.)9:55Essen£191One-way1 change
4:154h30Frankfurt Central Train Station8:45Essen£251One-way1 change- 3:104h15Frankfurt Central Train Station7:25Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 6:154h10Frankfurt Central Train Station10:25Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 10:004h10Frankfurt Central Train Station14:10Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 6:154h10Frankfurt Central Train Station10:25Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 10:004h10Frankfurt Central Train Station14:10Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 22:554h10Frankfurt Central Train Station3:05Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 3:104h15Frankfurt Central Train Station7:25Essen£261One-way0 changes
- 16:304h25Frankfurt Central Train Station20:55Essen£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 190 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt to Essen coaches for today, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 5h15 | 21:45 Essen | 1 change | |
| 19:10 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h30 | 23:40 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:55 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h10 | 3:05 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 June | |||||
| 3:10 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h15 | 7:25 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:15 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h30 | 8:45 Essen | 1 change | |
| 5:25 Frankfurt Main Train Station (stuttgarter Str.) | 4h30 | 9:55 Essen | 1 change | |
| 6:15 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h10 | 10:25 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:30 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h45 | 12:15 Essen | 1 change | |
| 10:00 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h10 | 14:10 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:45 Frankfurt Central Train Station | 4h35 | 18:20 Essen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt to Essen
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Buses from Frankfurt to Essen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest coach covers the 190 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 190 km |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 3:10 |
Last bus 22:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Frankfurt to EssenYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt to Essen with FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Frankfurt to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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