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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Tsentralniy avtovokzal | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Kiev Symona Petlyury St | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 AM EEST.
Get from Kyiv to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kyiv and Essen?
Stops in Kyiv
- ASymona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine
- BNauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine
- C
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine - DVokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
- E
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000 - FPeremohy Ave, 136 Kyiv, Ukraine
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 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 $111. The average price for this route is around $171. 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 12h, covering a distance of 1642 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 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, East West Eurolines, Eurolines Madeltrans, Lux Reisen, Euroclub, Agat, Eurovoyage, Bus-Lines, Grandes Tour, Benz Express, KLR Bus, Volodymyrets Transservice, Way Grand, TopUkraine, Orion Bus, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Travel Bus, Zesen Trans, Openline, TocoBus, Pavluks-Trans.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kyiv to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Kyiv to Essen at 6:00am. 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 41.03829999999999 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 Apr 10, 2026 with a price of $149To 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.
