There are 6 ways to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Bus via Kyiv
best- Take the bus from Kyiv to Zhytomyrbus Kyiv-Lublin / ...
1h 20m₴758–1,208Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Zhytomyrtrain 7037
3h 42m₴25–600Drive 134.3 km
- Drive from Kyiv to Zhitomircar 134.3 km
1h 42m₴924–1,335Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyiv to Zhitomirtaxi 134.3 km
1h 42m₴1,000–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyrbus
2h 4m₴480–1,000Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Kyiv to Zhytomyr136.4 km
2h 27m₴125
Kyiv to Zhitomir by train and foot
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir is to rideshare which costs 125 ₴ and takes 2h 27m.
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The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir is to bus via Kyiv which takes 1h 20m and costs 750 ₴ - 1 300 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv Bus station station and arriving at Zhytomyr. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Zhytomyr. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
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The distance between Kyiv and Zhitomir is 147 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir without a car is to bus via Kyiv which takes 1h 20m and costs 750 ₴ - 1 300 ₴.
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It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir, including transfers.
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Kyiv to Zhitomir bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, depart from Kyiv Bus station.
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Kyiv to Zhitomir train services, operated by Pivdenno-Zakhidna Railway, depart from Kyiv-Pas. station.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Zhitomir is to bus via Kyiv which takes 1h 20m and costs 750 ₴ - 1 300 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 25 ₴ - 600 ₴ and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Zhitomir, Ukraine?
Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Kyiv to Zhytomyr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₴750–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Pivdenno-Zakhidna Railway operates a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Zhytomyr once daily. Tickets cost ₴25–31 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) also services this route 3 times a week.
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- Phone
- 0-800-503-111
- Website
- swrailway.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴25–31
- Website
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/
- Schedules at
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/timetable/eltrain/
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₴220–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴220–310
- Deluxe
- ₴700–1,000
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Kyiv to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₴750–1,200
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en
- Schedules at
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/routes
- Website
- inbus.ua
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₴210–300
- Website
- https://inbus.ua/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₴600–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +380 (68) 770-60-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- klr.com.ua
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₴240–340
- Website
- https://klr.com.ua/en
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- ewe.ua
Bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴480–750
- Website
- https://ewe.ua/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kyiv to Zhytomyr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₴125
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₴1,000–1,300
Avrora
- Phone
- +380442271000
- Website
- avrora-taxi.kiev.ua
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Opti
- Phone
- 579
- Website
- opti.global
Uklon
- Website
- uklon.com.ua
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Kyiv to Zhitomir bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, arrive at Zhytomyr station.
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Kyiv to Zhitomir train services, operated by Pivdenno-Zakhidna Railway, arrive at Zhytomyr station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Zhitomir is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Kyiv to Zhitomir.
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Book your Kyiv to Zhitomir bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kyiv and Zhitomir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.