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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Kharkiv Aerospace Avenue | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Yevhena Kotliara Street | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Yevhena Kotliara Street | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Kharkiv Aerospace Avenue | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dworzec Autobusowy ul. Evgena Kotlyara, 11 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:00 PM EET.
Get from Kharkiv to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours, and with fares starting at just R 2 086, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kharkiv and Essen?
Stops in Kharkiv
- AKharkіv-Pasazhyrsky, 61052, Pryvokzal'na Square, 1, Kharkiv, Kharkivs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 61000
- BHaharina Ave, 22, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- C
Metro station, "Kholodna Gora"
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 153, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - DPoltavskyi Shliakh St, 138, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- E
McDonalds - 57 Połtawa Way str
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 57, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - FPryvokzal'na Square, 2, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 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 Kharkiv to Essen by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Kharkiv to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kharkiv to Essen start at R 2 086. The average price for this route is around R 2 475. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kharkiv to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Kharkiv to Essen is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2048 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 13h and is operated by LEX CLUB.
Which bus companies service the Kharkiv to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from KLR Bus, Ecolines, Benz Express, East West Eurolines, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Zesen Trans, Grandes Tour, Eurolines Madeltrans, ТзОВ Грандес Тур, LEX CLUB.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kharkiv to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Kharkiv to Essen at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kharkiv to Essen?
A bus trip from Kharkiv to Essen produces an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Grandes Tour has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv to Essen was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 131To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kharkiv to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 131 to R 2 445 for a bus ticket from Kharkiv to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 131, which is on 2025-12-24.
Usually Ecolines 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.
