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How to get fromPoltava to Chernobylby train, bus, taxi, night train or car

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Darnytsiatrain
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi
    7h 41m
    ₴735–1,115

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi
    8h 19m
    ₴1,044–1,455

  3. Night train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the night train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyinighttrain73
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi
    9h 4m
    ₴2,161–2,929

  4. Drive 469.4 km

    1. Drive from Poltava to Chernobylcar469.4 km
    6h 12m
    ₴3,059–4,419

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poltava to Chernobyltaxi469.4 km
    6h 12m
    ₴3,100–3,700

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Poltava to Chernobyl. However, you can take the train to Darnytsia, take the train to Vyshhorodska, walk to Instytut im. Bakulia, take the line 12 vehicle to Tarasa Shevchenka Square, walk to Kyiv Polissia, take the bus to Katyuzhanka, then take the taxi to Chernobyl. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Poltava, take the bus to Kyiv Central Bus station, walk to Demiivska, take the subway to Kontraktova Ploscha, walk to Kontraktova Square, take the line 12 vehicle to Tarasa Shevchenka Square, walk to Kyiv Polissia, take the bus to Katyuzhanka, then take the taxi to Chernobyl.

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