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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kyiv is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs 6 600 ₴ - 6 800 ₴ and takes 41h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kyiv is to drive which takes 18h 29m and costs 13 000 ₴ - 20 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kyiv?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Kyiv?

The distance between Essen and Kyiv is 2117 km. The road distance is 1828.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kyiv without a car is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 12 000 ₴.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kyiv bus from?

Essen to Kyiv bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kyiv train from?

Essen to Kyiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Essen to Kyiv is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 12 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 9 000 ₴ - 12 000 ₴ and takes 26h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Kyiv bus arrive?

Essen to Kyiv bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Kyiv?

Kyiv is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 8:03 AM in Essen and 9:03 AM in Kyiv.

Where does the Essen to Kyiv train arrive?

Essen to Kyiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kyiv is 1828 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Essen to Kyiv.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Kyiv.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.bus Mykolayiv
18h 57m
₴6,500–12,000
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain 68
26h 44m
₴9,018–11,114
Drive 1,828.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kyivcar 1,828.4 km
18h 29m
₴13,190–19,051
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DUS - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Vinnytsiabus
4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
12h 43m
Bus via Kyiv
1. Take the bus from Essen to Kyivbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
28h 32m
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kyiv Bus stationbus
41h 3m
₴6,597–6,784
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane CGN - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Sorocabus
4. Take the bus from Soroca to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 10m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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 Chisinau Airport to Sorocabus
4. Take the bus from Soroca to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 47m
Fly from Dortmund Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DTM - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Vinnytsiabus
4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 47m

Essen to Kyiv by bus

14Weekly Buses

18h 57mAverage Duration

₴6,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,116.7 km
Duration: 18h 57m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. once daily, and the journey takes 18h 57m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 26h 44m.

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