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

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

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

today

from $18

tomorrow

from $15

Wednesday

Thursday

from $15

Friday

from $17

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

4h 15m

0

4:00 AM

Essen
Central Station

8:15 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$18

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 3/31/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus

5h 5m

0

1:15 PM

Essen
Central Station

6:20 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 3/31/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus

4h 10m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:00 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 3/31/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:15 AM

Essen
Central Station

10:55 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 3/31/2025 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 25m

0

9:05 AM

Essen
Central Station

1:30 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 3/31/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/2/2025 9:00:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/2/2025 11:35:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

4h 15m

0

4:00 AM

Essen
Central Station

8:15 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$15

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/1/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus

4h 10m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:00 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$15

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/1/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:15 AM

Essen
Central Station

10:55 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/1/2025 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:20 AM

Essen
Central Station

11:00 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/1/2025 6:20:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 25m

0

9:05 AM

Essen
Central Station

1:30 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/1/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

4h 10m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:00 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$15

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/3/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:15 AM

Essen
Central Station

10:55 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/3/2025 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:20 AM

Essen
Central Station

11:00 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/3/2025 6:20:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 10m

0

12:20 PM

Essen
Central Station

4:30 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/3/2025 12:20:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus

5h 5m

0

1:15 PM

Essen
Central Station

6:20 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$16

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/3/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

4h 25m

0

9:05 AM

Essen
Central Station

1:30 PM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$17

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/4/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/4/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus

4h 15m

0

4:00 AM

Essen
Central Station

8:15 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$19

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/4/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/4/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus

4h 0m

0

8:30 PM

Essen
Central Station

12:30 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/4/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/5/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:15 AM

Essen
Central Station

10:55 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/4/2025 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/4/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

6:20 AM

Essen
Central Station

11:00 AM

Frankfurt am Main
Central Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/4/2025 6:20:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/4/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/2/2025 9:00:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/2/2025 11:35:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 4/3/2025 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $2

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Frankfurt am Main

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Essen and Frankfurt am Main.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Essen and Frankfurt am Main, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Frankfurt am Main starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	118.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Frankfurt am Main: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/31/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/30

Monday 03/31

$18

Tuesday 04/01

$15

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 04/03

$15

Friday 04/04

$17

Saturday 04/05

Sunday 04/06

Monday 04/07

$17

Tuesday 04/08

$17

Wednesday 04/09

Thursday 04/10

$17

Friday 04/11

Saturday 04/12

Sunday 04/13

Monday 04/14

Tuesday 04/15

Wednesday 04/16

Thursday 04/17

Friday 04/18

$25

Saturday 04/19

Sunday 04/20

Monday 04/21

Tuesday 04/22

Wednesday 04/23

Thursday 04/24

Friday 04/25

Saturday 04/26

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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

With a price starting from $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Frankfurt am Main, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Frankfurt am Main

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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main 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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Frankfurt am Main

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

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Altenessen Train Station

Central Bus Station

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Universitätssportanlagen Bus Stop

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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

FAQs about the Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 4h 15m to reach Frankfurt am Main. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

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

Every day, the Essen to Frankfurt am Main bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Essen to Frankfurt am Main is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Frankfurt am Main from Essen starts at 4:00 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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Frankfurt am Main starts at 8:30 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 Essen Frankfurt am Main route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Frankfurt am Main 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.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Frankfurt am Main 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 Essen Frankfurt am Main 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 Essen Frankfurt am Main 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 Essen to Frankfurt am Main on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Frankfurt am Main

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