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

The cheapest way to get from Ukraine to Essen is to bus and train which costs €80 - €100 and takes 32h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ukraine to Essen is to train and fly which takes 11h 2m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Ukraine and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ukraine to Essen. However, there are services departing from Khreshchatyk and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kyiv-Pas., Warszawa Wschodnia and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.

How far is it from Ukraine to Essen?

The distance between Ukraine and Essen is 1901 km. The road distance is 1826.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ukraine to Essen without a car is to train which takes 26h 42m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Ukraine to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ukraine to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ukraine to Essen?

The best way to get from Ukraine to Essen is to train which takes 26h 42m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 34h 29m.

Where does the Ukraine to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ukraine to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ukraine to Essen is 1826 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Ukraine to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Ukraine to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ukraine to Essen by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Chișinău International Airport, 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 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Essen central train stationN3204 / ...
34h 29m
€70–160
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Wschodnia67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin OstbahnhofEic
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbf10 / ...
26h 42m
€145–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Dortmund
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen HbfS2
32h 59m
€80–100
Drive 1,826.3 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Essen1,826.3 km
18h 15m
€256–369
Train, train to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Rzeszow Glowny
3. Fly from Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)RZE - DUS
11h 20m
€148–357
Bus to Chișinău International Airport, 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
10h 3m
Train, train to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Rzeszow Glowny
3. Fly from Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE) to Frankfurt (FRA)RZE - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
11h 2m
€168–399

Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Map of how to get from Ukraine to Essen.

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Distance: 1,901.2 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Ukraine and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Khreshchatyk to Essen Hbf via Vokzalna, Kyiv-Pas., Warszawa Wschodnia, and S Ostbahnhof in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €70–160 and the journey takes 33h 20m.

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