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

The cheapest way to get from Kharkiv to Essen is to bus and train which costs €130 - €320 and takes 43h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kharkiv to Essen is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs €160 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Kharkiv and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kharkiv station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kharkiv 1 Bus station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Dnipro Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Kharkiv and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kharkiv to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kharkiv-Pas. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Chelm, Warszawa Centralna, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.

How far is it from Kharkiv to Essen?

The distance between Kharkiv and Essen is 2600 km. The road distance is 2290.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kharkiv to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 24h 4m to get from Kharkiv to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kharkiv to Essen bus from?

Kharkiv to Essen bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, depart from Kharkiv 1 Bus station.

Where do I catch the Kharkiv to Essen train from?

Kharkiv to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kharkiv-Pas. station.

Train or bus from Kharkiv to Essen?

The best way to get from Kharkiv to Essen is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €800 and takes 33h 16m.

Where does the Kharkiv to Essen bus arrive?

Kharkiv to Essen bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, arrive at Dnipro Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kharkiv and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kharkiv. It is currently 6:28 AM in Kharkiv and 5:28 AM in Essen.

Where does the Kharkiv to Essen train arrive?

Kharkiv to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Chelm station.

Can I drive from Kharkiv to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kharkiv to Essen is 2290 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Kharkiv to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kharkiv to Essen?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv 1 Bus station to Dnipro Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dnipro Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
24h 4m
€166–268
Bus via Kyiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv to Kyivbus Kyiv-Kharkiv / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
37h 27m
€121–227
Train
1. Take the train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Chelmtrain
2. Take the train from Chelm to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
33h 16m
€240–790
Drive 2,290.2 km
1. Drive from Kharkiv to Essencar 2,290.2 km
24h 41m
€327–472
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv 1 Bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus 371
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
43h 52m
€137–317

Kharkiv to Essen by train

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Distance: 2,599.8 km
Duration: 24h 4m

What companies run services between Kharkiv, Ukraine and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Kharkiv 1 Bus station to Essen Hbf via Dnipro Central Bus Station in around 24h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Essen Hbf via Chelm, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 33h 16m.

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