Essen to Frankfurt

Essen to Frankfurt

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Essen to Frankfurt Schedule

Essen to Frankfurt Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 2nd Class Seat 02:13 - 07:02€ 120.39
CD 2nd Class Seat 04:29 - 06:48€ 169.16
Lufthansa Economy #LH7306:05 - 06:55€ 202.40
CD 2nd Class Seat 09:24 - 11:48€ 172.61
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 10:00 - 05:50€ 87.35
FlixBus Economy 12:03 - 11:20€ 25.28
FlixBus Economy 14:55 - 20:55€ 17.98
FlixBus Economy 17:55 - 06:30€ 30.98
FlixBus Economy 18:03 - 00:25€ 28.58
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 21:00 - 05:50€ 65.51
FlixBus Economy 22:15 - 10:35€ 27.98

Transportation from Essen to Frankfurt

Facts about the transport from Essen to Frankfurt

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport1h 56m
Earliest Departure2:09 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day42
Distance241 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAer Lingus, Blablacar Bus, CD, Eurowings, FlixBus, TUI fly Germany

How to get from Essen to Frankfurt

Travelling between Essen and Frankfurt is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 186.51 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.36.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Frankfurt?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 33 hours to travel between Essen and Frankfurt depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Frankfurt. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 56m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 8h 50m to reach Frankfurt.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Frankfurt?

Travelling between Essen and Frankfurt can be as cheap as USD 18.36 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 186.51 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Frankfurt ?

  • 23 by Bus+Train from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 09:36 Essen Central until 20:50 Essen Central
  • 12 from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 04:05 Essen Train Station until 21:00 Essen Bus Station Freiheit
  • 7 from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 02:09 Essen Central until 09:24 Essen Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Frankfurt.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Frankfurt overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Frankfurt

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Frankfurt?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus