Facts about the transport from Essen to Frankfurt
| Cheapest Transport | $18 |
| Fastest Transport | 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:15 PM |
| Departures per day | 37 |
| Distance | 241 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | CD, Croatia Airlines, FlixBus |
Essen to Frankfurt
Best Options
$18
$335
Other Options
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Price
Departure
Departure Station
Arrival
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Transportation from Essen to Frankfurt
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Trains$ 20.44
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Buses$ 17.21
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Flights$ 895.94
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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
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Essen to Frankfurt
Travelling between Essen and Frankfurt is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 334.09 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.74.
How long does it take to get from Essen to Frankfurt?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Essen and Frankfurt depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Frankfurt. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 55m 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 17.74 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 334.09 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 ?
- 24 from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 04:23 Essen Central until 08:01 Essen Central
- 12 from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 04:05 Essen Train Station until 22:15 Essen Train Station
- 1 by Bus+Train from Essen to Frankfurt starting from 18:03 Essen Central until 18:03 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?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Essen to Frankfurt, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 895.94.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Essen and Frankfurt
Croatia Airlines
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
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