The average train between Riga and Kyiv takes 2d 18h and the fastest train takes 2d 17h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Riga 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 5 times a week between Riga and Kyiv. The service departs Riga at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kyiv at 10:45:00. All services require a transfer at Kaišiadorys and take an average of 2d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Riga 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 Riga to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station and arriving at Kyiv-Pas. station via Kaišiadorys station and Warszawa Wschodnia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
Riga to Kyiv train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
Riga to Kyiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.
The distance between Riga and Kyiv is 835.5 km. The road distance is 1274 km.
You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kyiv-Pas. via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 27h 50m.
