What is the cheapest way to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl?

The cheapest way to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl is to bus and taxi via Kyiv which costs 700 ₴ - 1 000 ₴ and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl?

The fastest way to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs 1 500 ₴ - 2 200 ₴.

How far is it from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl?

The distance between Zhytomyr and Chernobyl is 257 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.

How do I travel from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl without a car?

The best way to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs 800 ₴ - 1 100 ₴.

How long does it take to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl, including transfers.

Can I drive from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Zhytomyr to Chernobyl is 231 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl.

Where can I stay near Chernobyl?

There are one+ hotels available in Chernobyl.

Zhytomyr to Chernobyl - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Zhytomyr to Korosten
2. Take the train from Korosten to Pyski
3. Take the taxi from Pyski to Chernobyl
5h 56m
₴813–1,039
Bus, taxi via Kyiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv Vydubychi
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhanka
3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyl
7h 29m
₴703–993
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Kyiv 142 Beresteysky
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhanka
3. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyl
6h 3m
₴961–1,201
Drive 230.9 km
1. Drive from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl230.9 km
4h 4m
₴1,496–2,160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zhytomyr to Chernobyl230.9 km
4h 4m
₴1,800–2,200

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 257.4 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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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