There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Kharkiv by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Dnipro Central Bus Stationbus Dnipro
- Take the bus from Dnipro Central Bus Station to Kharkiv 1 Bus stationbus
24h 5m₴14,131–20,978Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Kharkiv 1 Bus stationbus 371
44h 36m₴7,105–14,918Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Przemysl Glownytrain Drf
- Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain Mp
43h 1mDrive 2,293.1 km
- Drive from Essen to Kharkivcar 2,293.1 km
24h 46m₴16,926–24,449
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kharkiv is to train and bus which costs 7 000 ₴ - 15 000 ₴ and takes 44h 36m.
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The fastest way to get from Essen to Kharkiv is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs 14 000 ₴ - 21 000 ₴.
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No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Kharkiv station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Dnipro Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kharkiv. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Prospekt Haharina via Frankfurt, Przemysl Glowny and Pivdennyi Vokzal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 1m.
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The distance between Essen and Kharkiv is 2592 km. The road distance is 2293.1 km.
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The best way to get from Essen to Kharkiv without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs 14 000 ₴ - 21 000 ₴.
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It takes approximately 24h 5m to get from Essen to Kharkiv, including transfers.
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Essen to Kharkiv bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.
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Essen to Kharkiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
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The best way to get from Essen to Kharkiv is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs 14 000 ₴ - 21 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 43h 1m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kharkiv, Ukraine?
You can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Dnipro Central Bus Station in around 24h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Prospekt Haharina via Frankfurt, Przemysl Glowny, Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi, and Pivdennyi Vokzal in around 43h 1m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₴2,300–8,500
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₴2,400–8,500
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Essen Hbf to Dnipro Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴13,000–21,000
- Website
- East West Eurolines
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Essen to Kharkiv bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dnipro Central Bus Station.
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Kharkiv is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 12:36 AM in Essen and 1:36 AM in Kharkiv.
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Essen to Kharkiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kharkiv is 2293 km. It takes approximately 24h 46m to drive from Essen to Kharkiv.
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