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

The cheapest way to get from Chernivtsi to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 33h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chernivtsi to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 9h 5m and costs €95 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Chernivtsi and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chernivtsi to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chernivtsi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv Striyskyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chernivtsi and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chernivtsi to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chernivtsi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kolomyia, Stryi and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.

How far is it from Chernivtsi to Essen?

The distance between Chernivtsi and Essen is 1551 km. The road distance is 1631.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chernivtsi to Essen without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Chernivtsi to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chernivtsi to Essen bus from?

Chernivtsi to Essen bus services, operated by GAL TRANS, depart from Chernivtsi station.

Where do I catch the Chernivtsi to Essen train from?

Chernivtsi to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Chernivtsi station.

Train or bus from Chernivtsi to Essen?

The best way to get from Chernivtsi to Essen is to train which takes 30h 18m and costs €210 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 33h 38m.

Where does the Chernivtsi to Essen bus arrive?

Chernivtsi to Essen bus services, operated by GAL TRANS, arrive at Ivano-Frankivsk station.

What is the time difference between Chernivtsi and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Chernivtsi. It is currently 9:35 PM in Chernivtsi and 8:35 PM in Essen.

Where does the Chernivtsi to Essen train arrive?

Chernivtsi to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kolomyia station.

Can I drive from Chernivtsi to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chernivtsi to Essen is 1631 km. It takes approximately 16h 56m to drive from Chernivtsi to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 456+ hotels available in Essen.

Chernivtsi to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chernivtsi to Essen by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Suceava, fly to Dortmund Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceava Airportbus
2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SCV - DTM
9h 5m
€96–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivskbus
2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Lvivbus
3. Take the bus from Lviv Striyskyi Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus 030 / ...
33h 38m
€64–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chernivtsi to Lvivtrain 008Л / ...
2. Take the bus from Lviv AS8 1 Dvirtseva Square to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
19h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Chernivtsi to Kolomyiatrain
2. Take the train from Kolomyia to Стрийtrain
3. Take the train from Stryi to Wien Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
30h 18m
€218–474
Drive 1,631.3 km
1. Drive from Chernivtsi to Essencar 1,631.3 km
16h 56m
€231–334
Bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
12h 45m
€88–328
Bus to Suceava, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceava Airportbus
2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SCV - DUS
10h 59m
€134–428
Bus to Suceava, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceava Airportbus
2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SCV - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
13h 10m
€93–415

Chernivtsi to Essen by train

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30h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,551.1 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chernivtsi to Essen Hbf via Kolomyia, Стрий, Stryi, and Wien Hbf in around 30h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chernivtsi to Essen Hbf via Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Lviv Striyskyi Bus Station in around 33h 38m.

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