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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Chernivtsi is to bus and train which costs 3 700 ₴ - 4 600 ₴ and takes 26h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Chernivtsi is to fly and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs 3 400 ₴ - 18 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Chernivtsi?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Chernivtsi. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Chernivtsi via Ivano-Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Chernivtsi?

The distance between Essen and Chernivtsi is 1551 km. The road distance is 1629.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Chernivtsi without a car is to bus and train via Dortmund which takes 17h 45m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 11 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Essen to Chernivtsi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Chernivtsi bus from?

Essen to Chernivtsi bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Chernivtsi bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Chernivtsi?

Chernivtsi is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 7:41 PM in Essen and 8:41 PM in Chernivtsi.

Can I drive from Essen to Chernivtsi?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Chernivtsi is 1630 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Essen to Chernivtsi.

Where can I stay near Chernivtsi?

There are 250+ hotels available in Chernivtsi.

Essen to Chernivtsi - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Chernivtsi by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Dortmund Airport to Suceava, bus
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1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Suceava (SCV)plane DTM - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
9h 56m
₴3,484–17,584
Bus, train via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Lviv bus Stationbus Dnipro
2. Take the train from Lviv to Chernivtsitrain 007К / ...
17h 45m
₴6,744–10,184
Drive 1,629.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Chernivtsicar 1,629.8 km
16h 55m
₴11,757–16,982
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DUS - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Chernivtsibus
13h 34m
₴6,040–17,256
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Suceava (SCV)plane DUS - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
14h 11m
₴6,700–16,746
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane FRA - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Chernivtsibus
14h 38m
₴8,482–17,226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Ivano-Frankivskbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Chernivtsibus Ivano-Frankivsk-Palanca / ...
25h 4m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen to Lvivbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
2. Take the train from Lviv to Chernivtsitrain 007К / ...
26h 9m
₴3,780–4,565
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus N3217
2. Take the train from Lviv to Chernivtsitrain 007К / ...
26h 59m
₴4,916–8,477

Essen to Chernivtsi by bus and train

7Weekly Services

26h 59mAverage Duration

₴4,916Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,551.5 km
Duration: 9h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Chernivtsi via Ivano-Frankivsk in around 25h 4m.

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