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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Kyiv is to bus via Bratislava which costs 2 900 ₴ - 4 400 ₴ and takes 24h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Kyiv is to drive which takes 15h 26m and costs 10 000 ₴ - 15 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Kyiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Kyiv Bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Krakow Glowny and Przemysl Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

How far is it from Vienna to Kyiv?

The distance between Vienna and Kyiv is 1405 km. The road distance is 1258.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Kyiv without a car is to train which takes 18h 14m and costs 4 300 ₴ - 12 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 18h 14m to get from Vienna to Kyiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kyiv bus from?

Vienna to Kyiv bus services, operated by Austrian Incentive Service GmbH, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kyiv train from?

Vienna to Kyiv train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Vienna to Kyiv is to train which takes 18h 14m and costs 4 300 ₴ - 12 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 100 ₴ - 7 500 ₴ and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Kyiv bus arrive?

Vienna to Kyiv bus services, operated by Austrian Incentive Service GmbH, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Kyiv?

Kyiv is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 3:53 PM in Vienna and 4:53 PM in Kyiv.

Where does the Vienna to Kyiv train arrive?

Vienna to Kyiv train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Kyiv is 1258 km. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Vienna to Kyiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Kyiv?

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Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2246+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Vienna to Kyiv - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Kyiv by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Przemysl Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain Icp / ...
18h 14m
₴4,375–11,454
Bus via Kyiv Central Bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus N3272 / ...
27h 7m
₴2,720–7,120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Kyiv Bus stationbus
18h 30m
₴3,100–7,500
Drive 1,258.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Kyivcar 1,258.4 km
15h 26m
₴10,212–14,751
Fly Vienna International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane VIE - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
13h 41m
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislava Central Bus Stationbus Slovak Lines
2. Take the bus from Bratislava AS Mlynske Nivy to Kyiv Bus stationbus Euroclub
24h 35m
₴2,946–4,392
Fly Vienna International Airport to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Suceava (SCV)plane VIE - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava ROMPETROL to Kyiv Bus stationbus
15h 36m
₴6,291–18,900
Fly Vienna International Airport to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane VIE - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
21h 36m
₴5,981–16,980
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane BTS - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
14h 55m
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane BUD - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
16h 27m
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane PRG - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
18h 34m

Vienna to Kyiv by train

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18h 14mAverage Duration

₴4,375Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,404.9 km
Duration: 18h 14m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Krakow Glowny and Przemysl Glowny in around 18h 14m. Alternatively, Austrian Incentive Service GmbH operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Kyiv Bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₴3,100–7,500 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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