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How to Travel from

Frankfurt to Essen

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$49.62
Bus from Frankfurt to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$26.72

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$445.29

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$547.07
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$356.23
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Markt Bibart to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Markt Bibart to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35
Train from Hanover Central Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Essen is to train and bus which costs $34.78 - $59.78 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How far is it from Frankfurt to Essen?

The distance between Frankfurt and Essen is 441 km. The road distance is 414.5 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $76.09 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Frankfurt to Essen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Frankfurt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt to Essen is 414 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Frankfurt to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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