- Distance: 259.6 km
- Duration: 1h 59m
The average train between Essen and Frankfurt am Main takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Frankfurt am Main. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 8:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Essen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Essen to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is 189.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h.
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