1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£137
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£137
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
20 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
20 h 9 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
1204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kyiv will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
To travel from Berlin to Kyiv you need to make at least one change.
EC 57 · IC 716
EC 57 · IC 716Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 21h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a train costs an average of £115.
Distance: 1204 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£115 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £210 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 15m Average total duration Fastest 20h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 9m Average total duration 24h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kyiv:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kyiv costing on average £115.
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 39m.
Tickets start at around £115 compared to roughly £210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £95. The journey takes 20h 45m versus 16h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Kyiv trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 57 · IC 716 | On time 12:57 Berlin-Lichtenberg station | 20h09 | 10:06 Kyiv Passenger | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Berlin to Kyiv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 1204 km distance in 19h 48m.
Distance 1204 km |
Average train duration 20h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 19h 48m |
First train 7:45 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Discover the best of Kyiv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyiv trip today.
Open-air museum of traditional Ukrainian life with historic houses, churches and windmills. Excellent for architecture, crafts and relaxed walks.
Leading art museum with Ukrainian painting, sculpture and icons from different periods. A strong choice for understanding the country’s visual culture.
Museum covering the Chornobyl disaster through documents, objects and personal stories. Thoughtful, informative and one of Kyiv’s most distinctive museums.
Historic street linking the Upper Town and Podil, lined with galleries, shops and notable architecture. One of Kyiv’s classic walking routes.
Central square that has shaped many major events in modern Ukraine. Important for civic history and a natural starting point for city exploration.
Tree-lined main street with grand buildings, shops and public spaces. Best visited on foot to absorb central Kyiv’s scale and energy.
Beetroot soup usually made with meat stock and served with sour cream. It is a staple across Ukraine and strongly associated with home-style Kyiv cooking.
Chicken fillet wrapped around chilled herb butter, then breaded and fried. This rich cutlet is one of Kyiv’s most famous dishes.
Soft dumplings traditionally filled with potato, cabbage or curd cheese and served with butter or sour cream. A beloved everyday Ukrainian comfort food.
Popular traditional venue serving Ukrainian classics in a lively, rustic atmosphere inspired by village hospitality.
Well-known restaurant for contemporary Ukrainian cuisine, tasting menus and polished service in a smart setting.
Stylish modern Ukrainian restaurant known for refined local dishes and an elegant central Kyiv setting.
Kyiv is budget-friendly for many travellers, with low dining and local transport costs and generally cheaper stays than in many European capitals.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, leave 5-10% for good service. Round up in cafés and for taxis, or add a small amount via app or cash.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Kyiv 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 Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Kyiv trains use the Berlin Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky station pair, with some services arriving at Darnytsya. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Kyiv train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky is 2 km from Kyiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Idealist Coffee Company, Puzata Hata, McDonald's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Kyiv, Premier Hotel Lybid, Ibis Kyiv Railway Station.
Darnytsya is 8 km from Kyiv city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Darnytsya has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Darnytsya.
ATMs are available at Darnytsya.
Available at Darnytsya: WC.
Available at Darnytsya: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Darnytsya.
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