What is the cheapest way to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr?

The cheapest way to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr is to taxi and train which costs 800 ₴ - 1 100 ₴ and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr?

The fastest way to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs 1 500 ₴ - 2 200 ₴.

How far is it from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr?

The distance between Chernobyl and Zhytomyr is 264 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.

How do I travel from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr without a car?

The best way to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr without a car is to taxi and bus via Kyiv which takes 5h 56m and costs 850 ₴ - 1 200 ₴.

How long does it take to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr?

Yes, the driving distance between Chernobyl to Zhytomyr is 230 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr.

Where can I stay near Zhytomyr?

There are 56+ hotels available in Zhytomyr.

Chernobyl to Zhytomyr - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus via Kyiv
best
1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Katyuzhanka
2. Take the bus from Katyuzhanka to Kyiv Polissia
3. Take the bus from Kyiv to Zhytomyr
5h 56m
₴857–1,161
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Pyski
2. Take the train from Pyski to Korosten
3. Take the train from Korosten to Zhytomyr
6h 20m
₴826–1,032
Drive 230.3 km
1. Drive from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr230.3 km
4h 4m
₴1,498–2,163
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr230.3 km
4h 4m
₴1,800–2,200
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Katyuzhanka
2. Take the bus from Katyuzhanka to Kyiv Polissia
3. Take the bus from Kyiv 142 Beresteysky to Zhytomyr
6h 8m
₴984–1,158

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 264.2 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Chernobyl, Ukraine and Zhytomyr, Ukraine?

There is no direct connection from Chernobyl to Zhytomyr. However, you can take the taxi to Katyuzhanka, take the bus to Kyiv Polissia, walk to Tarasa Shevchenka Square, take the line 12 vehicle to Kontraktova Square, walk to Kontraktova Ploscha, take the subway to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, walk to Khreshchatyk, take the subway to Zhytomyrska, walk to Kyiv, then take the bus to Zhytomyr. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pyski, take the train to Korosten, then take the train to Zhytomyr.

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