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How to get fromZhytomyr to Chernobylby train, taxi, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Zhytomyr to Korostentrain
    2. Take the train from Korosten to Pyskitrain
    3. Take the taxi from Pyski to Chernobyltaxi
    5h 56m
    ₴813–1,039

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskybus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi
    6h 3m
    ₴1,763–2,136

  3. Drive 230.9 km

    1. Drive from Zhytomyr to Chernobylcar230.9 km
    4h 4m
    ₴1,501–2,168

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zhytomyr to Chernobyltaxi230.9 km
    4h 4m
    ₴1,800–2,200

  5. Bus, taxi via Kyiv

    1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi
    7h 14m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl. However, you can take the train to Korosten, take the train to Pyski, then take the taxi to Chernobyl. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kyiv 142 Beresteysky, walk to Rubezhivskyi, 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.

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