Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv

Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv

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Transportation from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv

Facts about the transport from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport5h 11m
Earliest Departure1:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day42
Distance260 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAndanas Trans, Local Carrier, Local carrier, Pass Trans, Pavluk LV, Ukrainian Railways

How to get from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv

Travelling between Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station and Kyiv is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 93.17 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.06.

How long does it take to get from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 14 hours to travel between Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station and Kyiv depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station and Kyiv. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 11m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 30m to reach Kyiv.

How much does it cost to get from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv?

Travelling between Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station and Kyiv can be as cheap as USD 7.06 if you opt for a Ukrainian Railways train and as expensive as USD 93.17 if you buy a Ukraine International Airlines, Windrose Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station and Kyiv ?

  • 31 from Lviv to Kyiv starting from 01:00 Lviv until 23:30 Lviv
  • 11 from Lviv to Kyiv starting from 02:47 Lviv until 23:22 Lviv

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lviv to Kyiv, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 82.82.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Lviv and Kyiv

Ukraine International Airlines, Windrose Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Lviv to Kyiv overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Lviv and Kyiv

Andanas Trans, Local carrier, Local Carrier, Pass Trans, Pavluk LV

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Lviv Zaliznychnyi Station to Kyiv?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% opted for a bus