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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurthbf to Essen

Composite routes from Frankfurthbf to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 23 min
Car
235 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 30m
Every 4 hours
$29.26–$40.71
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
45 min
3 times a day
$11.45–$16.54
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Arjani Travel
Website
4h 30m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Lufthansa
Website
Lufthansa
Website
45 min
Every day
$127.23–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 4
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Eurostar
Website
24 min
Once daily
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 52m
Hourly
$61.07–$68.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
37 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$10.18–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen is to bus via Frankfurt central train station which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $52.17 - $58.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen is 260 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $52.17 - $58.70 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

The train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $52.17 - $58.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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