What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv is to train which costs 1 800 ₴ - 3 100 ₴ and takes 31h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv is to drive which takes 13h 23m and costs 6 000 ₴ - 9 500 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kyiv station. However, there are services departing from Bucur Obor and arriving at Kyiv Bus station via Bucurest LUKOIL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Kyiv-Pas. via Chisinau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kyiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Kyiv is 1187 km. The road distance is 927.3 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Kyiv without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kyiv?

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Bucharest to Kyiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kyiv bus from?

Bucharest to Kyiv bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Bucurest LUKOIL station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kyiv train from?

Bucharest to Kyiv train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kyiv is to train which takes 31h 45m and costs 1 800 ₴ - 3 100 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2 900 ₴ - 4 100 ₴ and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Bucharest to Kyiv bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kyiv bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.

Where does the Bucharest to Kyiv train arrive?

Bucharest to Kyiv train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), arrive at Chisinau station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kyiv is 927 km. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Bucharest to Kyiv.

Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2421+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Bucharest to Kyiv - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Kyiv by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
2. Take the bus from Braşov to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyivbus
12h 23m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Kyiv-Pas.train 351Л / ...
31h 45m
₴1,889–3,013
Drive 927.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kyivcar 927.3 km
13h 23m
₴6,454–9,322
Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane OTP - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
11h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Kyiv Bus stationbus
18h 5m
₴2,900–4,100
Bus via Kyiv Central Bus station
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus Gns-04 / ...
19h 7m
₴3,000–3,900
Fly to Iași International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane OTP - IAS
2. Take the bus from Iasi Airport to Bălțibus
3. Take the bus from Bălți Gas Station to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
4. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
13h 30m
Fly to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Suceava (SCV)plane OTP - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kolomiya Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kolomyia to Kyivbus
14h 17m
₴6,641–12,472

Bucharest to Kyiv by train

4Weekly Trains

31h 45mAverage Duration

₴1,889Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.7 km
Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Kyiv-Pas. via Chisinau in around 31h 45m. Alternatively, Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Kyiv Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴2,900–4,100 and the journey takes 16h.

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