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

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There are 6 ways to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    ₴1,769–2,233

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zhytomyr to Korostentrain train
    2. Take the train from Korosten to Pyskitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pyski to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    ₴886–1,396

  3. Drive 230.9 km

    1. Drive from Zhytomyr to Chernobylcar car 230.9 km
    4h 5m
    ₴1,535–2,217

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zhytomyr to Chernobyltaxi taxi 230.9 km
    4h 5m
    ₴1,800–2,200

  5. Bus, taxi via Kyiv

    1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    6h 56m

  6. Bus, taxi via Kyiv #2

    1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    6h 59m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Korosten, take the train to Pyski, then take the taxi to Chernobyl.

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