The average train between Žilina and Kyiv takes 21h 33m and the fastest train takes 19h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Kyiv. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Žilina and Kyiv. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Kyiv at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 21h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Kyiv? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Kyiv station via Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
Žilina to Kyiv train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Kyiv train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.
The distance between Žilina and Kyiv is 855.2 km. The road distance is 1,170 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi via Bohumin, Krakow Glowny, and Przemysl Glowny in around 17h 8m.