Facts about the transport from Frankfurt to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $16 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 51m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 93 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | CD, FlixBus, Flixtrain, SunExpress |
Frankfurt to Essen
Best Options
$20
$174
Other Options
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Price
Departure
Departure Station
Arrival
Arrival Station
Transportation from Frankfurt to Essen
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Trains$ 15.03
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Buses$ 15.03
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Flights$ 172.88
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Frankfurt
To Frankfurt
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Frankfurt to Essen
Travelling between Frankfurt and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 173.05 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.85.
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Essen?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Frankfurt and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Frankfurt and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 51m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 20m to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Frankfurt to Essen?
Travelling between Frankfurt and Essen can be as cheap as USD 19.85 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 173.05 if you buy a SunExpress flight 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 Frankfurt and Essen ?
- 4 from Frankfurt to Essen starting from 09:50 Frankfurt Airport until 22:20 Frankfurt Airport
- 1 by flight from Frankfurt to Essen starting from 19:40 Frankfurt Airport until 19:40 Frankfurt Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Frankfurt to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Frankfurt to Essen 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 Frankfurt and Essen
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 Frankfurt to Essen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% chosen Bus+Train