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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
 | Dachna | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
 | Kiev - Petliury 32 station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:40 AM EEST.
Get from Kyiv to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 291, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Kyiv and Essen
Stops in Kyiv
- A
Tsentralniy avtovokzal
Nauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine - B
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine - C
Avtostantsiya Kyiv
Symona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine - D
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000 - E
Metro Vokzalna
Vokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine - F
Zhytomyrskaya
Peremohy Ave, 136 Kyiv, Ukraine
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kyiv to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Kyiv to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kyiv to Essen start from PLN 291. The average price for this route is around PLN 537. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Kyiv to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Kyiv to Essen is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1641 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Travel Bus.
Which bus companies service the Kyiv to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Odri, Eurolines Madeltrans, East West Eurolines, Sindbad, Agat, Ecolines, Euroclub, Eurovoyage, Bus-Lines, Grandes Tour, Benz Express, KLR Bus, Volodymyrets Transservice, Way Grand, TopUkraine, Lux Reisen, Orion Bus, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Travel Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kyiv to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Kyiv to Essen at 5:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kyiv to Essen?
A bus trip from Kyiv to Essen generates an estimated 41.01295 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Kyiv to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Grandes Tour, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kyiv to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Grandes Tour has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kyiv to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Grandes Tour, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kyiv to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Grandes Tour, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kyiv to Essen was searched and found on Aug 16, 2026 with a price of PLN 440To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kyiv to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PLN 440 to PLN 752 for a bus ticket from Kyiv to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 440 which is on 2026-08-16.
Usually Grandes Tour, KLR Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
