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

The cheapest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to bus which costs €149 and takes 41h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to train and bus which takes 22h 10m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Odesa and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pryvoz Bus Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Odesa and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Odesa to Essen. However, there are services departing from Odesa-Holovna and arriving at Essen Hbf via Przemysl Glowny, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.

How far is it from Odesa to Essen?

The distance between Odesa and Essen is 1897 km. The road distance is 2128.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Odesa to Essen without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 10m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Odesa to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Odesa to Essen bus from?

Odesa to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Odesa station.

Where do I catch the Odesa to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Odesa to Essen?

The best way to get from Odesa to Essen is to train which takes 31h 1m and costs €270 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kherson, which costs and takes 28h 21m.

Where does the Odesa to Essen bus arrive?

Odesa to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Kherson Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Odesa and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Odesa. It is currently 11:05 AM in Odesa and 10:05 AM in Essen.

Where does the Odesa to Essen train arrive?

Odesa to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Przemysl Glowny station.

Can I drive from Odesa to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Odesa to Essen is 2128 km. It takes approximately 23h 43m to drive from Odesa to Essen.

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

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Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
7h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Odesa
41h 4m
€149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kropyvnytskyitrain 008Ш / ...
2. Take the bus from Kropyvnytskyi to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
22h 10m
€165–271
Train
1. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Przemysl Glownytrain
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
31h 1m
€275–983
Drive 2,128.4 km
1. Drive from Odesa to Essencar 2,128.4 km
23h 43m
€301–435
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMO - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 23m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RMO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 38m
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane RMO - DTM
8h 22m
Bus via Kherson
1. Take the bus from Odesa to Kherson Central Bus Stationbus Route 60/0645
2. Take the bus from Kherson Central Bus Station to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
28h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Bielefeld Hbfbus 5235
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen-Altenessentrain Re
40h 43m

Odesa to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,897.5 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Odesa-Holovna to Essen Hbf via Przemysl Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 31h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odesa to Südviertel, Essen via Kherson Central Bus Station in around 28h 21m.

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