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

The cheapest way to get from Kaliningrad to Essen is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaliningrad to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 9h 30m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Kaliningrad and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaliningrad station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kaliningrad Bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Elblag, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Kaliningrad to Essen?

The distance between Kaliningrad and Essen is 1182 km. The road distance is 1179.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaliningrad to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 32m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Kaliningrad to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaliningrad to Essen bus from?

Kaliningrad to Essen bus services, operated by Kaliningrad Bus Terminal, depart from Kaliningrad Bus station.

Where does the Kaliningrad to Essen bus arrive?

Kaliningrad to Essen bus services, operated by Kaliningrad Bus Terminal, arrive at Elbląg station.

What is the time difference between Kaliningrad and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kaliningrad. It is currently 6:38 PM in Kaliningrad and 5:38 PM in Essen.

Can I drive from Kaliningrad to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaliningrad to Essen is 1180 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Kaliningrad to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Kaliningrad to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kaliningrad to Essen by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elblągbus 802 / ...
2. Take the train from Elblag to Tczewtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Tczew to Berlin Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
14h 32m
€120–243
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane GDN - DTM
9h 30m
€83–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmundbus 905 / ...
19h 58m
€137–234
Drive 1,179.7 km
1. Drive from Kaliningrad to Essencar 1,179.7 km
10h 47m
€164–237
Bus via Elbląg
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elblągbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elblag, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
22h 45m
€137–195
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GDN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
10h 6m
€166–368
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GDN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
11h 14m
€148–408
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane GDN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
11h 21m
€119–349
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GDN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
11h 54m
€104–362
Bus, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elblągbus
2. Take the train from Malbork to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
11h 57m
€136–358

Kaliningrad to Essen by bus and train

7Weekly Services

14h 32mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182 km
Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Kaliningrad, Russia and Essen, Germany?

Kaliningrad Bus Terminal operates a bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmund 4 times a week. Tickets cost €130–180 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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