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 €70 - €300 and takes 9h 27m.

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 27m and costs €70 - €300.

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 1102.3 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 15h 2m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 15h 2m 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 3:51 AM in Kaliningrad and 2:51 AM in Essen.

Can I drive from Kaliningrad to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaliningrad to Essen is 1102 km. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Kaliningrad to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2547+ 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 Elbląg802 / ...
2. Take the train from Elblag to TczewR
3. Take the train from Tczew to Berlin HbfIc
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
15h 2m
€95–272
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airport
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)GDN - DTM
9h 27m
€73–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmund905 / ...
19h 55m
€126–224
Drive 1,102.3 km
1. Drive from Kaliningrad to Essen1,102.3 km
12h 37m
€157–226
Bus via Elbląg
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elbląg802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elblag, Bus Station to Essen central train stationN1387
22h 45m
€136–193
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airport
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GDN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
10h 58m
€157–420
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airport
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Frankfurt (FRA)GDN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
10h 32m
€168–371
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airport
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)GDN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
11h 30m
€112–348
Bus to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdansk Airport
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)GDN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf
11h 53m
€101–355
Bus, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elbląg
2. Take the train from Malbork to Warszawa Srodmiescie
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)WAW - DUS
12h 7m
€171–387

Kaliningrad to Essen by bus and train

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15h 2mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.1 km
Duration: 15h 2m

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 €120–170 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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