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National Art Museum of Ukraine
The museum hosts an impressive collection of Ukrainian art, including paintings, sculptures, and icons.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 46 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
1369 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Erfurt to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Kyiv will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 15 buses that leave Erfurt for Kyiv on Sun, May 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 1369 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 850 miles (1369 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $319 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 51m Average total duration 26h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 38m Average total duration Fastest 20h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Kyiv:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kyiv costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 21m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€78) compared to roughly $319 (€258) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $223 (€180). The journey takes 26h 21m versus 17h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Euroticket, Infobus, FlixBus, EuroClub.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Kyiv buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 32h20 | 1:00 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 29h40 | 11:35 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 30h15 | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 26h55 | 2:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 27h20 | 3:20 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 27h50 | 3:50 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 29h00 | 6:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 30h35 | 7:45 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 29h35 | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 26h30 | 8:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 26h05 | 7:45 PM Dachna Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 27h00 | 8:40 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 0 transfersDirect | |
156б · 156б | 5:00 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 27h40 | 9:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Erfurt to Kyiv run on average 17 times per day, taking around 26h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 850 miles (1369 km) distance in 25h 30m.
Distance 850 miles (1369 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 25h 30m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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