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Compare train and bus for Kyiv to Mykolaiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Mykolaiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m 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 Kyiv to Mykolaiv:
A train is €0.97 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kyiv to Mykolaiv costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Mykolaiv take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 8h 24m versus 6h 14m 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 Kyiv to Mykolaiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kyiv to Mykolaiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 011:00 PM6h30Kyiv5:30 AMMykolaiv€241One-way0 transfers
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- 011:00 PM6h30Kyiv5:30 AMMykolaiv€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 74365532:30 PM5h30Kyiv8:00 PMMykolaiv€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 010:45 PM6h45Kyiv5:30 AMMykolaiv€241One-way0 transfers
- 011:00 PM6h50Kyiv5:50 AMMykolaiv€241One-way0 transfers
- 010:45 PM7h05Kyiv5:50 AMMykolaiv€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kyiv to Mykolaiv:
A train is €0.97 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kyiv to Mykolaiv costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Mykolaiv take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kyiv and Mykolaiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kyiv (Київ) and arrive in Mykolaiv (Миколаїв).
- Travel with Infobus, Orion Bus to go to Mykolaiv by bus.
- Travel with Ukrainian railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Mykolaiv by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Orion Bus.
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