The train between Bucharest and Kyiv takes 35h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Bucharest to Kyiv. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bucharest and Kyiv. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Kyiv at 16:59:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord station and arriving at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station via Szolnok station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.
Bucharest to Kyiv train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Kyiv train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.
The distance between Bucharest and Kyiv is 747.2 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Szolnok in around 31h 8m.
