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National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Kyiv
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Oct
Cheapest price on 19 Oct
£117
Average ticket price on 19 Oct
£117
Fastest journey on 19 Oct
20 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 19 Oct
20 h 9 m
Trains on 19 Oct
1
Distance
1204 km
Cheap tickets
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 £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Fast trains
To travel from Berlin to Kyiv you need to make at least one change.
EC 57 · IC 71612:5720h09Berlin-Lichtenberg station10:06Kyiv Passenger£1171One-way1 change
- EC 57 · IC 71612:5720h09Berlin-Lichtenberg station10:06Kyiv Passenger£1171One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Kyiv
Germany
Ukraine
Trains from Berlin to Kyiv run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 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 18h 32m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2
Distance 1204 km |
Average train duration 18h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 18h 32m |
First train 7:45 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2
Live departures
Berlin to Kyiv train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Kyiv trains for today, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:37 Berlin | 20h03 | 6:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:52 Berlin | 19h48 | 6:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:06 Berlin | 20h34 | 7:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:37 Berlin | 20h03 | 7:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:52 Berlin | 19h48 | 7:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect |
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Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
18h 32m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£74
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Kyiv
Things to do in Kyiv
Discover the best of Kyiv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyiv trip today.
- Recommended
National Art Museum of Ukraine
Leading art museum with Ukrainian painting, sculpture and icons from different periods. A strong choice for understanding the country’s visual culture.
- Recommended
Chornobyl Museum
Museum covering the Chornobyl disaster through documents, objects and personal stories. Thoughtful, informative and one of Kyiv’s most distinctive museums.
- Must visit
Andriivskyi Descent
Historic street linking the Upper Town and Podil, lined with galleries, shops and notable architecture. One of Kyiv’s classic walking routes.
- Must visit
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
Central square that has shaped many major events in modern Ukraine. Important for civic history and a natural starting point for city exploration.
- Recommended
Khreshchatyk
Tree-lined main street with grand buildings, shops and public spaces. Best visited on foot to absorb central Kyiv’s scale and energy.
- Gluten-free
Borshch
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 Kyiv
Chicken fillet wrapped around chilled herb butter, then breaded and fried. This rich cutlet is one of Kyiv’s most famous dishes.
- Vegetarian
Varenyky
Soft dumplings traditionally filled with potato, cabbage or curd cheese and served with butter or sour cream. A beloved everyday Ukrainian comfort food.
Pervak
Popular traditional venue serving Ukrainian classics in a lively, rustic atmosphere inspired by village hospitality.
100 rokiv tomu vpered
Well-known restaurant for contemporary Ukrainian cuisine, tasting menus and polished service in a smart setting.
KANAPA
Stylish modern Ukrainian restaurant known for refined local dishes and an elegant central Kyiv setting.
Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)
Kyiv is budget-friendly for many travellers, with low dining and local transport costs and generally cheaper stays than in many European capitals.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ₴150-300 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- ₴400-900 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- ₴1,200+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- ₴60-120 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
Kyiv Digital
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- ₴30
- Day pass
- :
To the city centre
Kyiv Passenger -> Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Use Kyiv Digital to buy and store tickets for metro and municipal surface transport.
- Contactless bank card, Apple Pay and Google Pay work for Kyiv public transport payments, including metro and surface transport.
Best day trips from Kyiv by train
The most popular day trips by train from Kyiv are Bila Tserkva, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv and Nizhyn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kyiv on Omio.
Day trip from Kyiv to Bila Tserkva by train
Why visit Bila Tserkva for the day?
Bila Tserkva is a historic city on the Ros River, known above all for the vast Oleksandriia park. Its mix of green spaces, Orthodox heritage and everyday provincial life gives it a calmer character than nearby Kyiv.
Day trip from Kyiv to Zhytomyr by train
Why visit Zhytomyr for the day?
Zhytomyr is a green north-western Ukrainian city known for the Sergei Korolev Museum and striking granite river scenery. Broad avenues, parks and historic churches give it a calm, provincial feel.
How to get from Kyiv to Zhytomyr by train?
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:57.
Day trip from Kyiv to Chernihiv by train
Why visit Chernihiv for the day?
Chernihiv is one of Ukraine’s oldest cities, known for medieval churches and monasteries from the Kyivan Rus era. Its green riverside setting and spacious streets give it a calm character shaped by deep history.
How to get from Kyiv to Chernihiv by train?
The earliest train runs at 08:59, the last at 08:59.
Day trip from Kyiv to Nizhyn by train
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FAQs: Berlin to Kyiv train
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Berlin to Kyiv can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £74, while the average price tends to be around £107.
The train from Berlin to Kyiv takes 18h 32m and runs once a day.
The train distance from Berlin to Kyiv is 1204 km.
The first train from Berlin to Kyiv leaves at 7:45.
The last train from Berlin to Kyiv departs at 23:57.
Trains from Berlin to Kyiv run approximately 1 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Berlin to Kyiv.
Yes, there is a night train from Berlin to Kyiv.
The train station in Berlin that goes to Kyiv is Berlin Hbf, and it arrives at Kyiv Passenger.
Booking trains from Berlin to Kyiv in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berlin to Kyiv offers a variety of landscapes, with stretches of picturesque countryside, forests, and charming villages, enhancing the travel experience with scenic views along the route.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin to Kyiv.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Kyiv
Most Berlin to Kyiv trains use the Berlin Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky station pair. 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.
Departure train stations in Berlin
Arrival train stations in Kyiv
Which Berlin station do trains to Kyiv leave from?
Trains from Berlin to Kyiv leave from Berlin Hbf. The station is 3 km from Berlin city centre at Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany.
Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · £3 · every ~6 min
U5 · 8m · £3 · every ~25 min
BusN40, 142 · 12m · £2 · every ~8 min
170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · £1
TramM8 · 13m · £3 · every ~12 min
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin-LichtenbergBerlin-Lichtenberg, Weitlingstr. 22, 10317 Berlin
City-centre transport
Getting to Berlin-Lichtenberg from Berlin city centre
Berlin-Lichtenberg is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainU5 · 12m · £3 · every ~25 min
Re2 · 13m · £2
S7, S5, S75 · 20m · £3 · every ~28 min
BusN5 · 17m · £3 · every ~1 min
240 · 27m · £3 · every ~10 min
Berlin-Lichtenberg train station facilities and services
Berlin-Lichtenberg 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 and drink
Food options include: AVCI Bistro, Restaurant Athos, Yoko Sushi, Payamlino Bistro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin-Lichtenberg. ATMs are available at Berlin-Lichtenberg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin-Lichtenberg. Information desks are available at Berlin-Lichtenberg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin-Lichtenberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin-Lichtenberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin-Lichtenberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin-Lichtenberg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Nova, Pension Adamshof, Pension Zum Lichtenberger.
Berlin OstkreuzOstkreuz, Sonntagstr.37, 10245 Berlin
City-centre transport
Getting to Berlin Ostkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Ostkreuz is 4 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS7, S3, S5, S75 · 9m · £1 · every ~38 min
S7, S3, S5, S75 · 16m · £3 · every ~38 min
BusN40 · 25m · £3 · every ~1 min
Berlin Ostkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Ostkreuz 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 and drink
Food options include: India Spice, Jelänger Jelieber, JAS, Schneeweiß
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Ostkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Ostkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Ostkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Ostkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, A&O Berlin Friedrichshain.
Which Kyiv station do trains from Berlin arrive at?
Trains from Berlin to Kyiv arrive at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky. Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky is 3 km from Kyiv city centre.
Kyiv-PasazhyrskyVokzalna Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000+380 44 503 7005
City-centre transport
Getting to Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky from Kyiv city centre
Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky is 2 km from Kyiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Tram18 · 35m · every ~14 min
SubwayM1 · 8m · every ~34 min
Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Idealist Coffee Company, Puzata Hata, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Kyiv, Premier Hotel Lybid, Ibis Kyiv Railway Station.
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