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Essen to Frankfurt Route Summary

Essen to Frankfurt bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 13 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Essen bus station at 04:15h, arriving at Frankfurt bus station at 08:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 17:00h the following day.
Departure station and country EssenGermany
Arrival station and country FrankfurtGermany
Travel Distance 155 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 00min
Total Departures 13
Popular Operators FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Lowest Price $15
Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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Getting from Essen and Frankfurt by bus

The shortest travel distance between Essen and Frankfurt is 155 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 04:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Frankfurt earlier, there are 5 night buses from Essen to Frankfurt. The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 21:00 and arrive between 00:30 and 17:00 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Frankfurt:
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Bus companies operating the Essen to Frankfurt route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Essen has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Frankfurt has earned a score of 7.3 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Essen
You can see information about the departure station and stops Essen here.
Frankfurt
7.3
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Frankfurt here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $15 (One-Way) or $30 (Return).

Travel reviews for Essen to Frankfurt bus

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 155 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 12:00 hours.

The ticket prices begin from $15.

The average number of daily departures is 13. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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