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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Hel is to bus which costs 290 zł - 470 zł and takes 28h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Hel is to drive which takes 14h 49m and costs 650 zł - 1 000 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Hel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyiv to Hel. However, there are services departing from Kyiv Vydubychi and arriving at Hel via Gdansk, Bus Station and Wladyslawowo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Hel?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Hel. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Hel via Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Hel?

The distance between Kyiv and Hel is 1195 km. The road distance is 1199 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Hel without a car is to train which takes 20h 58m and costs 500 zł - 950 zł.

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

It takes approximately 20h 58m to get from Kyiv to Hel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Hel bus from?

Kyiv to Hel bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Kyiv Vydubychi station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Hel train from?

Kyiv to Hel train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Hel?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Hel is to train which takes 20h 58m and costs 500 zł - 950 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 290 zł - 470 zł and takes 28h 56m.

Where does the Kyiv to Hel bus arrive?

Kyiv to Hel bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Gdansk ZDiZ station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Hel?

Hel is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 3:28 AM in Kyiv and 2:28 AM in Hel.

Where does the Kyiv to Hel train arrive?

Kyiv to Hel train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Hel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Hel is 1199 km. It takes approximately 14h 49m to drive from Kyiv to Hel.

Where can I stay near Hel?

There are 501+ hotels available in Hel.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Heltrain Eic / ...
20h 58m
zł 509–946
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Gdansk ZDiZbus 196015
2. Take the bus from Gdansk, Bus Station to Wladyslawowo, Bus stationbus 1200A / ...
28h 56m
zł 297–468
Drive 1,199 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Helcar 1,199 km
14h 49m
zł 684–988
Bus, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane RMO - GDN
5. Take the taxi from Gdansk-Airport-GDN to Heltaxi
14h 48m
Train via Gdynia Glowna
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Gdynia Glownatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain R
21h 9m
zł 509–906
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Gdyniabus Kyiv-Gdynia
2. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain R
30h 47m
Bus, fly to Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)plane RMO - BZG
5. Take the train from Bydgoszcz Glowna to Gdynia Glownatrain
6. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain
21h 20m
Bus, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane RMO - WAW
5. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Gdynia Glownatrain
6. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain
18h 29m

Kyiv to Hel by train

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20h 58mAverage Duration

zł 509Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,195.5 km
Duration: 20h 58m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Hel, Pomerania, Poland?

You can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Hel via Warszawa Wschodnia in around 20h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Hel via Gdansk ZDiZ, Gdansk, Bus Station, Wladyslawowo, Bus station, and Wladyslawowo in around 28h 56m.

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