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How to get fromSmolensk to Kyivby bus, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Smolensk to Kyiv by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Smolensk to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Kyiv Vydubychibus bus
    31h 22m
    ₴6,259–11,409

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Smolensk to Smorgontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Asmiany to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    31h 54m
    ₴4,314–9,597

  3. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Smolensk to Minsk Pastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Vilnius Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane VNO - RMO
    4. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus bus
    24h 39m
    ₴11,529–24,584

Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₴5,779Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,668.1 km
  • Duration: 31h 22m

What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Smolensk to Kyiv Vydubychi via Minsk Central Bus Station and Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis in around 31h 22m.

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