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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €70 - €100 and takes 30h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen is to bus and fly and train which takes 12h 55m and costs €170 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Kyiv and Gelsenkirchen is 2138 km. The road distance is 1814.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 19h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h 22m to get from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 19h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €650 and takes 27h 7m.

Where does the Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 4:34 PM in Kyiv and 3:34 PM in Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen is 1815 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
19h 22m
Bus via Dortmund #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Dortmundbus
30h 52m
€74–97
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Centralnatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10
27h 7m
€215–623
Drive 1,814.8 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Gelsenkirchencar 1,814.8 km
18h 23m
€262–378
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International 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 Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
12h 55m
€176–452
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
29h 8m
€112–199
Bus via Kyiv Central Bus station
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217
32h 10m
€163–268
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 Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
13h 48m
€155–503
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
14h 21m
€222–573
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 54m
€174–462

Kyiv to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 2,137.6 km
Duration: 19h 22m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 18h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 27h 7m.

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