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National Art Museum of Ukraine
Major national collection of Ukrainian art from icons to modern works in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
11 h 33 m
Average duration
13 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
627 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uzhhorod to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uzhhorod to Kyiv will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Uzhhorod for Kyiv on Fri, Jun 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 627 km distance in an average of 13 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 33 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 16 h 1 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Uzhhorod to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 18m Average total duration Fastest 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Uzhhorod to Kyiv:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Uzhhorod to Kyiv costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 0m.
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Direct services run with Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), Ukrainian Railways (Intercity trains).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Uzhhorod to Kyiv trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 AM Uzhhorod | 11h33 | 4:58 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Uzhhorod | 12h01 | 1:51 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:29 PM Uzhhorod | 16h01 | 7:30 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Uzhhorod | 16h19 | 8:39 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Uzhhorod | 13h38 | 6:23 AM Kyiv | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Uzhhorod | 14h54 | 7:39 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Uzhhorod to Kyiv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 389 miles (627 km) distance in 11h 33m.
Distance 389 miles (627 km) |
Average train duration 13h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 11h 33m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 4:45 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major national collection of Ukrainian art from icons to modern works in a landmark historic building.
Large contemporary art and culture venue hosting major exhibitions, book fairs, and high-profile events.
Respected museum of European, Asian, and ancient art, known for an intimate setting and strong collection.
Kyiv’s most famous historic street, lined with galleries, viewpoints, souvenirs, and characterful old buildings.
Central square of modern Kyiv, important historically and a natural starting point for exploring downtown.
Kyiv’s main boulevard, popular for walks, city energy, architecture, and easy access to major sights.
A beet-based soup usually made with cabbage, potatoes, and often meat, then served with sour cream and pampushky. It is one of Ukraine’s most iconic national dishes.
Traditional Ukrainian dumplings filled with potato, cheese, cabbage, cherries, or meat. They are a staple comfort food strongly associated with home-style cooking.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and usually minced meat, then baked or stewed in sauce. A classic festive and family dish across Ukraine.
A long-established Kyiv favorite serving traditional Ukrainian cuisine in a theatrical, folk-inspired interior. Popular for borshch, varenyky, and classic local dishes.
A well-known modern Ukrainian restaurant in Andriivskyi Descent, famous for refined takes on classic dishes and an elegant historic setting.
A stylish Ukrainian restaurant and bar near Maidan, known for contemporary local cuisine, strong drinks, and a patriotic cultural concept.
Generally affordable for tourists. Meals, coffee, and local transport are low-cost, while upscale hotels and dining are still cheaper than in many EU capitals.
Service is often not included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes if you wish.
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