The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Kyiv
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 d 10 m
Average duration
1 d 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kyiv will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Budapest to Kyiv you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Budapest to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 19h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £189.
Distance: 899 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£189 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 43m Average total duration Fastest 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Budapest to Kyiv train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Kyiv trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:20 Budapest | 24h10 | 07:30 Kyiv | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:20 Budapest | 24h19 | 07:39 Kyiv | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:20 Budapest | 25h38 | 16:58 Kyiv | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Budapest to Kyiv by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Kyiv
Trains from Budapest to Kyiv run on average 1 times per day, taking around 21h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £189 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:40, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 899 km distance in 21h 1m.
Distance 899 km |
Average train duration 21h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £189 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 21h 1m |
First train 19:40 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: ÖBB from Budapest to Kyiv trainsÖBB trains will get you between Budapest and Kyiv from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Budapest to Kyiv train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.

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