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- Departure time: September 6 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitArrival time: September 6 atDestination city: KielDestination location: KielOperated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: September 6 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitArrival time: September 7 atDestination city: KielDestination location: KielOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to KielAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Essen to Kiel: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Essen to Kiel Bus
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The cheapest trip from Essen to Kiel was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Kiel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $24 to $27 for a bus ticket from Essen to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-09-02.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Essen to Kiel but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Kiel, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Kiel.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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