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How to get fromEssen to Frankfurtby train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Frankfurt by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train Re10
    5h 36m
    €84–327

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus 084 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N61 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    9h 4m
    €43–78

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train Re10
    7h 17m
    €44–123

  4. Drive 408.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Frankfurtcar car 408.7 km
    3h 33m
    €58–84

Essen to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt via Würzburg Hbf, Markt Bibart, and Markt Bibart in around 5h 36m.

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