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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Kyiv is to bus which costs 5 000 ₴ - 6 000 ₴ and takes 37h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Kyiv is to fly and bus which takes 16h 46m and costs 5 500 ₴ - 18 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Kyiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma Termini Giolitti and arriving at Kyiv Bus station station. Services depart four times a week. The journey takes approximately 37h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

How far is it from Rome to Kyiv?

The distance between Rome and Kyiv is 1965 km. The road distance is 2225.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Kyiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 3m and costs 6 000 ₴ - 10 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 16h 46m to get from Rome to Kyiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kyiv bus from?

Rome to Kyiv bus services, operated by AL-TRANS, depart from Roma Termini Giolitti station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kyiv train from?

Rome to Kyiv train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Rome to Kyiv is to train which takes 36h 6m and costs 17 000 ₴ - 33 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5 000 ₴ - 6 000 ₴ and takes 37h 9m.

Where does the Rome to Kyiv bus arrive?

Rome to Kyiv bus services, operated by AL-TRANS, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Kyiv?

Kyiv is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 8:21 AM in Rome and 9:21 AM in Kyiv.

Where does the Rome to Kyiv train arrive?

Rome to Kyiv train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Rome to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Kyiv is 2225 km. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Rome to Kyiv.

Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Rome to Kyiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Kyiv by plane, bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Suceava, bus
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Suceava (SCV)FCO - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava ROMPETROL to Kyiv Bus station
16h 46m
₴5,689–17,278
Bus via Gura Humorului
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gura Humorului
2. Take the bus from Gura Humorului to Kyiv Central Bus stationOradea- Kyiv / ...
2d 3h
₴2,782–7,525
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale9972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kyiv Bus station
32h 3m
₴6,132–9,557
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia MestreFr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Graz HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi
36h 6m
₴17,676–33,003
Drive 2,225.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Kyiv2,225.4 km
26h 23m
₴16,917–24,435
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Iași International Airport (IAS)FCO - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Ungheni
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.
22h 46m
₴6,169–17,448
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)FCO - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus station
15h 48m
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)NAP - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa station
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus station
16h 24m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Kyiv Bus station
37h 9m
₴5,000–6,000

Rome to Kyiv by train

7Weekly Trains

36h 6mAverage Duration

₴17,676Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,965 km
Duration: 16h 46m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 36h 6m. Alternatively, AL-TRANS operates a bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Kyiv Bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₴5,000–6,000 and the journey takes 37h 9m.

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