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

The cheapest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to bus and train which costs €70 - €150 and takes 45h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to train and bus which takes 22h 10m and costs €140 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Odesa and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pryvoz Bus Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Odesa and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Odesa to Essen. However, there are services departing from Odesa-Holovna and arriving at Essen Hbf via Przemysl Glowny and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from Odesa to Essen?

The distance between Odesa and Essen is 1897 km. The road distance is 2118.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Odesa to Essen without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 10m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Odesa to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Odesa to Essen bus from?

Odesa to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Odesa station.

Where do I catch the Odesa to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Odesa to Essen?

The best way to get from Odesa to Essen is to train which takes 29h 43m and costs €270 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Kherson, which costs and takes 28h 21m.

Where does the Odesa to Essen bus arrive?

Odesa to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Kherson Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Odesa and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Odesa. It is currently 2:08 PM in Odesa and 1:08 PM in Essen.

Where does the Odesa to Essen train arrive?

Odesa to Essen train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Przemysl Glowny station.

Can I drive from Odesa to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Odesa to Essen is 2118 km. It takes approximately 23h 56m to drive from Odesa to Essen.

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

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

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

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Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RMO - DUS
7h 11m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus 5235
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
45h 20m
€74–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kropyvnytskyitrain 008Ш / ...
2. Take the bus from Kropyvnytskyi to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
22h 10m
€145–231
Train
1. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Przemysl Glownytrain
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
29h 43m
€274–730
Drive 2,118.2 km
1. Drive from Odesa to Essencar 2,118.2 km
23h 56m
€305–441
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMO - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 11m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RMO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 40m
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane RMO - DTM
8h 23m
Bus via Kherson
1. Take the bus from Odesa to Kherson Central Bus Stationbus Route 60/0645
2. Take the bus from Kherson Central Bus Station to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
28h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Odesa
41h 4m
€152

Odesa to Essen by train

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29h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,897.5 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Odesa-Holovna to Essen Hbf via Przemysl Glowny and S Ostbahnhof in around 29h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odesa to Südviertel, Essen via Kherson Central Bus Station in around 28h 21m.

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