The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Kyiv
Cheapest price
£193
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
21 h 1 m
Average duration
21 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
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 £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £193.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Kyiv every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 899 km distance in an average of 21 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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 £43. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 19h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £195.
Distance: 899 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£195 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration Fastest 19h 0m 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 today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:40 Budapest | 21h01 | 16:41 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 £195 but you can travel from only £43 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 £195 |
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 £43. 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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