The average bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 2:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
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The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf is 189.2 km. The road distance is 251 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.