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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Kiel takes 7h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Essen to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration
479 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Kiel bus times

Buses run once daily between Essen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:15 AM which arrives into Kiel at 8:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 10m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 479.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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