Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Haharina Ave, 22 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | HBF , Sudseite, Essen | Kharkiv | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Essen Freiheit Street | Yevhena Kotliara Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Yevhena Kotliara Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dworzec Autobusowy ul. Evgena Kotlyara, 11 | No tags |
Get from Essen to Kharkiv
The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Kharkiv?
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
Stops in Kharkiv
- AHaharina Ave, 22, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- B
Metro station, "Kholodna Gora"
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 153, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - CPoltavskyi Shliakh St, 138, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- D
McDonalds - 57 Połtawa Way str
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 57, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - EKharkіv-Pasazhyrsky, 61052, Pryvokzal'na Square, 1, Kharkiv, Kharkivs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 61000
- FPryvokzal'na Square, 2, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Kharkiv 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 Essen to Kharkiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Kharkiv start from $101. The average price for this route is around $145. 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 Essen to Kharkiv?
The average bus trip duration from Essen to Kharkiv is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1272 miles (2052 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by LEX CLUB.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Kharkiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Ecolines, KLR Bus, East West Eurolines, Benz Express, Sindbad, Grandes Tour, Zesen Trans, Eurolines Madeltrans, ТзОВ Грандес Тур, LIKEBUS, LEX CLUB.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Kharkiv?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Kharkiv at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Kharkiv?
A bus trip from Essen to Kharkiv generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Kharkiv?
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 Essen to Kharkiv?
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 has the most timely service from Essen to Kharkiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Essen to Kharkiv?
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 Essen to Kharkiv was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $112To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Kharkiv, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $112 to $192 for a bus ticket from Essen to Kharkiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-12-20.
