Lviv to Kyiv

Best Options

$13

$38

Other Options

Lviv to Kyiv Schedule

Lviv to Kyiv Schedule
Transport Name	Route Time	Price
Ukrainian Railways 1st Class Sleeper	00:24 - 08:01	UAH 1,923
Ukrainian Railways 1st Class Sleeper	02:56 - 10:53	UAH 1,402
Local carrier Standard AC	05:30 - 14:50	UAH 753
Local carrier Standard AC	07:30 - 15:30	UAH 987
Ukrainian Railways 2nd Class Sleeper	09:47 - 16:12	UAH 691
Ukrainian Railways 2nd Class Seat	11:23 - 18:30	UAH 402
Local carrier Standard AC	12:00 - 15:00	UAH 761
Ukrainian Railways 1st Class Sleeper	15:03 - 22:02	UAH 1,964
Ukrainian Railways 3rd Class Sleeper	17:40 - 03:32	UAH 269
Ukrainian Railways 2nd Class Sleeper	18:45 - 05:42	UAH 580
Local carrier Standard AC	21:00 - 05:30	UAH 816
Local carrier Standard AC	23:00 - 08:30	UAH 813

Transportation from Lviv to Kyiv

Trains

$ 5.50
Buses

$ 12.83
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Lviv to Kyiv

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	5h 50m
Earliest Departure	12:12 AM
Latest Departure	11:30 PM
Departures per day	15
Distance	292 kilometers
Transport Companies	Local carrier, Ukrainian Railways

Popular Routes

From Lviv

To Lviv

From Kyiv

To Kyiv

How to get from Lviv to Kyiv

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 37.06 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 18 hours to travel between Lviv and Kyiv depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Lviv and Kyiv. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 24m to reach Kyiv.

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

Travelling between Lviv and Kyiv can be as cheap as USD 12.82 if you opt for a Local carrier bus and as expensive as USD 37.06 if you buy a Local carrier Bus 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 and Kyiv ?

15 from Lviv to Kyiv starting from 01:00 Lviv until 23:30 Lviv

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

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

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

Local carrier

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 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

92% took a train
8% opted for a bus