Bus Kyiv to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Kyiv to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Kyiv to Essen from various bus operators like East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska or Avtoexpress LLC for the next days.

today

$81

tomorrow

$162

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Transmarine Transport	34h 20m	9:30 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Transmarine Transport goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
PE Sherstiuk Serhii	37h 15m	10:30 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from PE Sherstiuk Serhii goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/7/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 15m
Fanlogic	36h 35m	5:25 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Fanlogic goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/7/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 35m
Avtoexpress LLC	31h 45m	12:30 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Avtoexpress LLC goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/7/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
East West Eurolines	34h 10m	11:30 AM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	8:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from East West Eurolines goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/7/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
East West Eurolines	34h 10m	11:30 AM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	8:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from East West Eurolines goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
East West Eurolines	33h 10m	12:30 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	8:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from East West Eurolines goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
Grandes Tour	37h 45m	6:00 AM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Grandes Tour goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/8/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
KLR Bus	38h 10m	12:30 PM	Kyiv	Central Bus Station	1:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from KLR Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Kyiv (Ukraine) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Kyiv and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Kyiv and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Kyiv to Essen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Kyiv and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Kyiv to Essen, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Kyiv and Essen, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $81, from Transmarine Transport

Facts about the bus from Kyiv to Essen

Compare all providers like East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska and Avtoexpress LLC that travel 11 times every day by bus from Kyiv to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kyiv to Essen starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	29h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	12:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	1,021.6 miles
Bus Companies	East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska, Avtoexpress LLC, KLR Bus, Fanlogic, PE Sherstiuk Serhii, Transmarine Transport and Grandes Tour

Cheapest bus connections from Kyiv to Essen

Every day, 11 buses from 8 bus companies leave Kyiv for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$162

Tuesday 09/08

$162

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$84

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$153

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Kyiv to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Kyiv to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $81, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Kyiv to Essen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $162.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Kyiv to Essen, with $81. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $162.

How to save money travelling from Kyiv to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Kyiv to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Kyiv to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Kyiv to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Kyiv and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Kyiv and Essen.

Avtostanciya

Symona Petlyury St 30

Central Bus Station

Moskovs'ka square 3

Vydubychi

Zaliznychne Hwy 10A

Sobornosti AV

Metro Station Zhytomyrska

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Kyiv to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Kyiv to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Kyiv to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Kyiv to Essen bus

How much does a Kyiv Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 33h 20m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Kyiv to Essen?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $167. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Kyiv to Essen each day?

Every day, the Kyiv to Essen bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Kyiv to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Kyiv to Essen is offered by Avtoexpress LLC and takes 29h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $89. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Kyiv to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Kyiv starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Kyiv to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Kyiv for Essen starts at 12:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Kyiv Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Kyiv to Essen, passengers can travel with East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska and Avtoexpress LLC. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Kyiv and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska and Avtoexpress LLC.

What can I take with me on the Kyiv to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Kyiv Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Kyiv Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Kyiv to Essen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Kyiv to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Kyiv and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Kyiv and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!