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

The cheapest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 41h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odesa to Essen is to drive which takes 23h 41m and costs €290 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Odesa and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Odesa Central Bus Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart six times a week. The journey takes approximately 41h 20m.

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 31h 20m.

How far is it from Odesa to Essen?

The distance between Odesa and Essen is 1899 km. The road distance is 2123.5 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 which takes 31h 20m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 KLR Bus, depart from Odesa Central Bus 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 31h 20m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Chișinău, which costs €160 - €250 and takes 40h 56m.

Where does the Odesa to Essen bus arrive?

Odesa to Essen bus services, operated by KLR Bus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Odesa and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Odesa. It is currently 6:55 AM in Odesa and 5:55 AM 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 2123 km. It takes approximately 23h 41m to drive from Odesa to Essen.

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

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Odesa to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Odesa to Essen by bus, plane, train, car, or car train

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Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Odessa station to Chisinau Airport
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)RMO - DUS
8h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Essen Hbf5235
41h 20m
€60–140
Train
1. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Przemysl Glowny
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Berlin OstbahnhofIc
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbf10 / ...
31h 20m
€151–287
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus StationChișinău-Odesa / ...
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Essen
40h 56m
€166–246
Drive 2,123.5 km
1. Drive from Odesa to Essen2,123.5 km
23h 41m
€297–429
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Odessa station to Chisinau Airport
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)RMO - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
9h 14m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Odessa station to Chisinau Airport
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)RMO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
9h 54m
Bus, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the bus from Odessa station to Chisinau Airport
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)RMO - DTM
9h 30m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Odesa to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
29h 33m
€360–1,376

Odesa to Essen by train

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31h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,899.3 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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 31h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Essen via Chișinău, North Bus Station, Gara Auto Nord, Gara Auto Sud-Vest, and Chişinău Southern Bus in around 40h 56m.

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