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Compare train and bus for Kherson to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kherson to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €32.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration Fastest 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kherson to Kyiv:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kherson to Kyiv costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 24m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €47. The journey takes 10h 17m versus 7h 5m 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.
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.
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How to get from Kherson to Kyiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kherson to Kyiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:50 AM9h10Kherson6:00 PMKyiv€241One-way0 transfers
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- 8:50 AM9h10Kherson6:00 PMKyiv€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM9h10Kherson6:00 PMKyiv€241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:50 AM9h10Kherson5:00 PMKyiv€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kherson to Kyiv:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kherson to Kyiv costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 24m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kherson and Kyiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kherson, Avtovokzal (Херсон, Aвтовокзал) and arrive in Kyiv (Київ).
- Travel with Infobus to go to Kyiv by bus.
- Travel with Ukrainian railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Kyiv by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Ukrainian Railways (УЗ).
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