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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to bus and train which costs €80 - €95 and takes 31h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to drive which takes 18h 24m and costs €260 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Essen?

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

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Essen?

The distance between Kyiv and Essen is 2130 km. The road distance is 1826.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €65 - €160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Essen bus from?

Kyiv to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Essen train from?

Kyiv to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kyiv-Pas. station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Essen?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Essen is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 25h 41m.

Where does the Kyiv to Essen bus arrive?

Kyiv to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 7:09 PM in Kyiv and 6:09 PM in Essen.

Where does the Kyiv to Essen train arrive?

Kyiv to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Essen is 1826 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Kyiv to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
18h 57m
€65–160
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
25h 41m
€124–284
Drive 1,826.4 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Essencar 1,826.4 km
18h 24m
€260–375
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
13h 59m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Dortmundbus
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
31h 53m
€84–95
Bus to Suceava, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Suceava ROMPETROLbus
2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SCV - DTM
18h 43m
€142–508
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RMO - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
15h 28m
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane RMO - DTM
15h 12m
Train, drive to Iași International Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain
2. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car
3. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane IAS - EIN
4. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
5. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
24h 57m
€159–463
Train, drive to Iași International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain
2. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car
3. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane IAS - DTM
23h 6m
€182–538

Kyiv to Essen by bus

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Distance: 2,129.9 km
Duration: 18h 57m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 18h 57m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Essen Hbf via Warszawa Wschodnia and Berlin Hbf in around 25h 41m.

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