Frankfurt to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt bus station at 02:30h, arriving at Essen bus station at 06:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:55h, arriving at 02:55h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Frankfurt and Essen is 248 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 02:30 has a travel time of 03:55h.
The longest travel time on the route is 20:40h.
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 Essen earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Frankfurt to Essen.
The overnight buses depart between 12:00 and 22:55 and arrive between 02:55 and 08:40
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Essen:
12:00
Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)
20h 40min
1Bus change
08:40Essen Bus Station Freiheit
BlaBlaCar Bus
from
84.68
HRK
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22:55
Frankfurt
4h 0min
02:55Essen
FlixBus
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21.48
HRK
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Bus companies operating the Frankfurt to Essen 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.
Bus station in Frankfurt has earned an average score of 7.1 from our passengers, while the station in Essen has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Frankfurt
You can see information about the departure station and stops Frankfurt here
Essen
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €14 (One-Way)
or €28 (Return).
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