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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Kaunas to Essen. Traveling by bus from Kaunas to Essen usually takes around 24 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 737 mi (1186 km) |
Shortest duration | 24h 40m |
Cheapest price | $146.52 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Ecolines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Kaunas to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kaunas to Essen. Ecolines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Ecolines | 1 | 1d 0h 40m | $146.52 |
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 1186 kilometers from Kaunas to Essen. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Essen. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Essen, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Kaunas to Essen. It leaves the station in Kaunas at 5:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kaunas?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Kaunas.
All bus stations in Kaunas:
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
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