The average train between Nitra and Kyiv takes 22h 55m and the fastest train takes 20h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Nitra 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 twice daily between Nitra and Kyiv. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Nitra is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Kyiv at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Trnava and take an average of 22h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nitra to Kyiv? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nitra to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Nitra station and arriving at Kyiv station via Trnava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
Nitra to Kyiv train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Nitra station.
Nitra to Kyiv train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.
The distance between Nitra and Kyiv is 930.4 km. The road distance is 1,377 km.
You can take a train from Nitra to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Trnava, Zilina, Bohumin, Krakow Glowny, and Przemysl Glowny in around 22h 2m.