Kiel to Essen Bus

Q: What is the distance between Kiel and Essen?

The distance between these two places is a total of 451 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Kiel and Essen?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:15 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Kiel to Essen?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €37.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Kiel to Essen?

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Kiel to Essen?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Kiel to Essen by bus?

To travel from Kiel to Essen by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Kiel to Essen?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Kiel?

The earliest is at 22:00 and the latest is at 22:00.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Kiel to Essen?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Kiel to Essen Route Summary

Kiel to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. There is 1 daily bus departure available, including 1 night bus. The bus departs from Kiel at 22:00h, arriving to Essen at 05:15h

Departure station and country Kiel, Germany

Arrival station and country Essen, Germany

Travel Distance 451 km

Average Trip Duration 07h 15min

Total Departures 1

Popular Operators FlixBus

Lowest Price €37

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find the most popular bus departure from Kiel to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Kiel

7h 15min

05:15 Essen

FlixBus

from 37.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

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Getting from Kiel and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Kiel and Essen is 451 km. The bus has a travel time of 07:15h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Kiel to Essen. The overnight bus departs at 22:00 and arrives at the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 04:34, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Kiel

7h 15min

05:15 Essen

FlixBus

from 37.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Kiel to Essen route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1250 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Kiel or Essen bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Kiel

You can see information about the departure station and stops Kiel here

Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €37 (One-Way) or €74 (Return).

Travel reviews for Kiel to Essen bus

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