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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Kiev Symona Petlyury St | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Kiev Symona Petlyury St | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Avtostantsiya Kyiv | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Dachna | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Kyiv
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kyiv. The journey takes about 23 hours, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$85 - $472 | Average Duration1d 10h | 41kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$180 - $201 | Average Duration23h | 69kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Kyiv?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- B
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - CAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Kyiv
- ANauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine
- B
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine - CSymona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine
- DVokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
- E
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000 - FZaliznychne Hwy, 10, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Kyiv 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 Kyiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Kyiv start from $85. The average price for this route is around $190. 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 Kyiv?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Kyiv is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1642 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by LEX CLUB.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Kyiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ecolines, Sindbad, Orion Bus, KLR Bus, Euroclub, Agat, Eurolines Madeltrans, Eurovoyage, East West Eurolines, Benz Express, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Volodymyrets Transservice, Way Grand, TopUkraine, Travel Bus, Zesen Trans, Openline, Grandes Tour, TocoBus, Bus-Lines, LEX CLUB.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Kyiv?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Kyiv at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Kyiv?
A bus trip from Essen to Kyiv generates an estimated 41 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 Essen to Kyiv?
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 Kyiv?
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 Essen to Kyiv?
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 Essen to Kyiv?
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 Kyiv was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $124To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Kyiv, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $124 to $288 for a bus ticket from Essen to Kyiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2026-01-08.
Usually Euroclub 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.
