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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt to Essen

Composite routes from Frankfurt to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 58 min
Car
596 km.
from $32

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

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

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$217.39
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$260.87

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:
$28.26–$70.65

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61

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:
$16.30–$23.91

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$29.35
Train from Hanover Central Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

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:
$9.24–$15.22

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Email:
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Essen central train station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Oder) and arriving at Essen Hbf via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen?

The distance between Frankfurt (Oder) and Essen is 580 km. The road distance is 598.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $47.83 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen, including transfers.

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

Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt station.

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

Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Frankfurt(Oder) station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $47.83 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen bus arrive?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen train arrive?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen.

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

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

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

Book your Frankfurt (Oder) to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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