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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ukraine is to train and bus which costs 4 200 ₴ - 4 800 ₴ and takes 32h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ukraine is to fly and train which takes 11h 26m and costs 7 500 ₴ - 19 000 ₴.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ukraine?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ukraine. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Khreshchatyk via Muenchen Hbf, Wien Hbf and Vokzalna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.

How far is it from Essen to Ukraine?

The distance between Essen and Ukraine is 1900 km. The road distance is 1828.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ukraine without a car is to train and bus via Braunschweig which takes 29h 48m and costs 4 700 ₴ - 9 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Essen to Ukraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ukraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Ukraine?

The best way to get from Essen to Ukraine is to train which takes 35h and costs 18 000 ₴ - 33 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 400 ₴ - 11 000 ₴ and takes 33h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Ukraine train arrive?

Essen to Ukraine train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ukraine?

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

Where can I stay near Ukraine?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Ukraine.

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

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

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)DUS - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
8h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kyiv Central Bus stationN3204 / ...
33h 31m
₴3,439–10,936
Train, bus via Braunschweig
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
3. Take the bus from Braunschweig Central Train Station to Kyiv Bus station
29h 48m
₴4,739–8,885
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien HbfIc
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi
35h
₴17,986–32,108
Drive 1,828.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kyiv1,828.3 km
18h 18m
₴12,705–18,352
Fly Dortmund Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)DTM - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
9h 49m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)DUS - RZE
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Przemysl Glowny
3. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Lviv
11h 26m
₴7,554–19,025
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund HbfS2
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Kyiv Bus station
32h 3m
₴4,225–4,724

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

17Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

₴3,211Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Ukraine.

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Distance: 1,900.2 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ukraine?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Khreshchatyk via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Wien Hbf, Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, and Vokzalna in around 35h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kyiv Central Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₴3,400–11,000 and the journey takes 33h 20m.

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