Kyiv to Lviv train with Ukrainian Railways

Fri, Feb 27
+ Add return
Ukrainian Railways
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
Regiojet
1,000+ travel companies
Ukrainian Railways
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
Regiojet
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyiv to Lviv

Showing times and prices for Feb 27

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€7

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 22 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

468 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyiv to Lviv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kyiv to Lviv will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Kyiv for Lviv on Fri, Feb 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Feb 27 the direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .

On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest trains will take 6 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
01:51AM6h54
Kyiv
08:45AMLviv
71One-way
0 transfers
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
02:56AM8h25
Kyiv
11:21AMLviv
71One-way
0 transfers
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
06:19AM5h35
Kyiv
11:54AMLviv
71One-way
0 transfers
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
06:35AM6h51
Kyiv
01:26PMLviv
71One-way
0 transfers
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
11:17AM7h08
Kyiv
06:25PMLviv
71One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Kyiv to Lviv

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Lviv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 468 km

Compare train with

Train
Most popular
Bus

€7

Average price

Cheapest

€15

Average price

7h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 29m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

8h 58m

Average total duration

8h 28m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

Ukrainian Railways

Most popular train company

Infobus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Kyiv to Lviv train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Lviv trains for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:32 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)1:23 PM Kyiv
6h20
7:43 PM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)3:58 PM Kyiv
9h44
1:42 AM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Friday, February 27
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)1:51 AM Kyiv
6h54
8:45 AM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)2:56 AM Kyiv
8h25
11:21 AM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)6:19 AM Kyiv
5h35
11:54 AM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)6:35 AM Kyiv
6h51
1:26 PM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)11:17 AM Kyiv
7h08
6:25 PM Lviv0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Kyiv to Lviv by train or bus

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Fri
Feb 27
Sat
Feb 28
Sun
Mar 01
Mon
Mar 02
Tue
Mar 03
Wed
Mar 04
Thu
Mar 05
Fri
Mar 06
Sat
Mar 07
Sun
Mar 08
Mon
Mar 09
Tue
Mar 10
Wed
Mar 11
Thu
Mar 12
Fri
Mar 13
Sat
Mar 14
Sun
Mar 15
Mon
Mar 16
Tue
Mar 17
Wed
Mar 18
Thu
Mar 19

Journey information

Overview: Train from Kyiv to Lviv

UkraineUkraine
UkraineUkraine
Icon of train

Trains from Kyiv to Lviv run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 468 km distance in 5h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
468 km
Average train duration
7h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
16
Fastest train
5h 35m
First train
01:06
Last train
23:41
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Ukrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) from Kyiv to Lviv trainsUkrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) trains will get you between Kyiv and Lviv from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Ukrainian Railways

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 19m
Cheapest Price
€5
Luggage included
Hand baggage up to 36 kg is free, and up to 50 kg is allowed with an additional fee for the excess 14 kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be transported for an extra payment, increasing the total allowance to 50 kg.
Cancellation Policy
If a trip is canceled by Ukrainian Railways, a 100% refund is provided, excluding a commission fee.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed on any train.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Meals and snacks are available for purchase on board, with hot meals offered on long-distance trains and a cafe service on high-speed trains.
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Ukrainian Railways is implementing the Accessible Railways initiative, purchasing adapted coaches, changing station designs, and offering services like assistants for wheelchair users and tactile guides for visually impaired individuals.
Bikes
Bicycles are allowed on trains, but they must be dismantled and properly packed to fit in luggage compartments.
Pets
Small dogs must be transported in a carrier or crate, and large dogs require the owner to purchase an entire compartment or all seats in a row on Intercity+ trains.
Cabin reservation
First Class (SV) compartments are private with two berths, and Second Class (Kupé) compartments have four berths.

Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Price
€7
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Kyiv to Lviv

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyiv to Lviv by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lviv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Kyiv to Lviv can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kyiv to Lviv is €7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Kyiv to Lviv is 5h 35m to travel the 468 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Kyiv to Lviv leaves at 1:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Kyiv to Lviv leaves at 11:41 PM.
Yes,there are 16 direct trains a day from Kyiv to Lviv with Ukrainian Railways (УЗ). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Kyiv to Lviv, you can count on Ukrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) for the best way to get you to Lviv. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Kyiv and Lviv and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Lviv from Kyiv is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kyiv and Lviv including taking a train and bus.

Most popular trains to and from Lviv and Kyiv

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone