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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kyiv is to train and bus which costs 4 200 ₴ - 4 800 ₴ and takes 31h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kyiv is to fly and bus which takes 17h 44m and costs 7 500 ₴ - 26 000 ₴.

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 twice 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-Pas. via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

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 4 000 ₴ - 9 000 ₴.

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 twice 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 4 000 ₴ - 9 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 8 500 ₴ - 15 000 ₴ and takes 27h 54m.

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 9:21 PM in Essen and 10:21 PM 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 25m 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 2175+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Essen to Kyiv - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
₴4,000–9,000
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-Pas.train 68
27h 54m
₴8,589–14,210
Drive 1,828.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kyivcar 1,828.4 km
18h 25m
₴13,075–18,886
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 Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
14h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Kyiv Bus stationbus
31h 50m
₴4,224–4,726
Fly Dortmund Airport to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Suceava (SCV)plane DTM - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava ROMPETROL to Kyiv Bus stationbus
17h 44m
₴7,509–25,199
Fly Dortmund Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane DTM - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
15h 54m
Fly Dortmund Airport to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane DTM - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
23h 49m
₴9,099–27,279
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Iași International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane EIN - IAS
4. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
5. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
25h 32m
₴8,243–22,500
Train to Maastricht Aachen Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane MST - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
17h 48m
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Iași International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane CRL - IAS
4. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
5. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
26h 40m
₴9,258–25,375

Essen to Kyiv by bus

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18h 57mAverage Duration

₴4,000Cheapest 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 twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kyiv-Pas. via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 27h 54m.

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