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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to bus and train which costs €75 - €95 and takes 31h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 12h 48m and costs €180 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. and arriving at Südviertel, Essen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Essen?

The distance between Kyiv and Essen is 2130 km. The road distance is 1826.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €170 - €290.

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

The bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essen takes 18h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Essen bus from?

Kyiv to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyiv to Essen?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €750 and takes 26h 48m.

Where does the Kyiv to Essen bus arrive?

Kyiv to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 4:22 AM in Kyiv and 3:22 AM in Essen.

Where does the Kyiv to Essen train arrive?

Kyiv to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Essen is 1826 km. It takes approximately 18h 28m to drive from Kyiv to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kyiv to Essen?

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

Book your Kyiv to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
18h 57m
€170–290
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Dortmundbus
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
31h 55m
€79–91
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
26h 48m
€224–748
Drive 1,826.4 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Essencar 1,826.4 km
18h 28m
€261–376
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
12h 48m
€185–422
Bus via Kyiv
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
29h 29m
€110–180
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMO - CGN
5. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
13h 51m
€168–434
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RMO - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
14h 13m
€242–583
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane RMO - DTM
13h 58m
€167–429

Kyiv to Essen by bus

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Distance: 2,130.3 km
Duration: 18h 57m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 18h 57m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Essen Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 26h 48m.

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