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Compare train and bus for Mykolaiv to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mykolaiv to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration Fastest 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 8h 29m versus 6h 35m 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 Mykolaiv to Kyiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mykolaiv to Kyiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM8h25Mykolaiv4:25 AMKyiv€191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 PM8h25Mykolaiv4:25 AMKyiv€191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:10 AM6h50Mykolaiv6:00 PMKyiv€201One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM7h00Mykolaiv6:00 PMKyiv€201One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM7h00Mykolaiv5:00 PMKyiv€201One-way0 transfers
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- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mykolaiv and Kyiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mykolaiv (Миколаїв) and arrive in Kyiv (Київ).
- Travel with Infobus, Orion Bus to go to Kyiv by bus.
- Travel with Ukrainian railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Kyiv by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, Orion Bus.
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