Title: Getting to
Address: http://bestofukraine.com/ukraine-travel-center/north/kyiv/getting-to.html
Printed on 16.04.2024

It is possible to get to Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine by air, by train, by bus or by car. Read more about tranportation in Ukraine.

By Air

There are two airports in Kyiv: Boryspil (KBP) and Zhulyany (IEV).

Most International flights operate to and from Boryspil International Airport in Kyiv. It is located about 40km (25mi) South-East of the city centre.

Most Domesticl flights operate to and from Zhulyany Airport in Kyiv. It is located about 40km (25mi) South-East of the city centre.

Air Tickets Assistance: +380 (44) 490-49-01 / 056 / 085

By Train

: Kyiv Central Railway Station

Kyiv Central Railway Station is located at Vokzal'na Square.
Inquiry phone: 005 / +380 (44) 503-70-05
To purchase international tickets go to Pivdenny Terminal of the Central Railway Station, booth #42-43
Web-site: www.uz.gov.ua (only in Russian and Ukrainian)

Central Ticket Office in Kyiv is located at T.Shevchenka Str., 38/40
Booking phone: 050 / 465-19-17 / 503-60-51
Delivery: +380 (44) 503-60-50
There is also a Ticket Office at Boryspil Airport and many of them throughout the city.

By Bus

: Kyiv Central Bus Station

Kiev Central Bus Station is located at Moskovs'ka Square. Demiivs'ka Metro Station (blue line).
Bus Tickets Assistance: +380 (44) 451-86-28
Inquiry phone: +380 (44) 265-04-30 (no english)
Tickets: +380 (44) 265-02-54 (no english)

You can purchase your tickets at the Bus Station, but it's better to do so in advance.

Web-site: www.bus.com.ua (only in Russian)

There are regular bus schedules from / to the Polish cities of Warsaw, Krakow, Lublin, etc., with the ticket for the Warsaw route cheaper than by train. It is an overnight trip however and as you can imagine a bit of an uncomfortable sleeping experience.

From Kiev the Polish bus departs from the Dachna Bus Terminal, Peremohy Prospect 142.

By Car

All you'll need in order to travel by car to / in Ukraine is your International Driving Permit, Proof of Insurance, and Nerves of Steel. :))

By River

: Kyiv River Port

Kiev (Kyiv) River Port (Ukrainian: Kyivskyi Richkovyi Vokzal) is the main river port of Kyiv, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River in Podil - a historic and administrative district of the city. It was founded in 1897.

Address: Poshtova Ploscha, 3, Podil District (Poshtova Ploscha Metro Stop, blue line) Just come up out of the Metro Station, take the footbridge over the highway and you'll see the ships and boats lined up at the street side dock.
Inquiry phone: +380 (44) 425-12-29 / 425-12-68
Phone/Fax: +380 (44) 462-50-19
Email: rpea@krp.com.ua
Web-site: www.krp.com.ua (only in Russian)