How to get from Lviv to Kyiv by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lviv to Kyiv is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 290 miles (468 km) | |
Available travel modes | Train | |
Popular travel companies | Ukrainian railways |
Take a train to travel 290 miles (468 km) from Lviv to Kyiv. Ukrainian railways is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct train from Lviv to Kyiv.
You can travel by bus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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You can go from Lviv to Kyiv by train.
The fastest way to travel between Lviv and Kyiv is by bus, which requires on average 8 h 15 min of travel time.
The Lviv to Kyiv distance is around 290 miles (468 km).
The average frequency per day from Lviv to Kyiv is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lviv to Kyiv as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lviv to Kyiv:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Lviv to Kyiv:
Direct services to Kyiv tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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