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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:07 PM EEST.
Get from Kyiv to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kyiv and Essen?
Stops in Kyiv
- A
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine - B
Tsentralniy avtovokzal
Nauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine - C
Avtostantsiya Kyiv
Symona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine - D
Metro Vokzalna
Vokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine - E
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000 - 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 Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - D
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $84. The average price for this route is around $157. 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 trip duration from Kyiv to Essen is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1018 miles (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 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Sindbad, East West Eurolines, Eurolines Madeltrans, KLR Bus, Agat, Ecolines, Euroclub, Eurovoyage, Bus-Lines, Grandes Tour, Benz Express, Volodymyrets Transservice, Way Grand, TopUkraine, Lux Reisen, Orion Bus, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Travel Bus, Zesen Trans, Openline, TocoBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 41.01755 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 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 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 Kyiv to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Kyiv to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Jun 13, 2026 with a price of $90To 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 $90 to $188 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 $90 which is on 2026-06-13.
Usually KLR Bus, Sindbad 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.
