New Route from PKP Intercity
PKP Intercity has submitted an application to Poland's Rail Transport Authority seeking approval for a daily passenger connection between Warsaw and Kyiv. The proposed line will run through Warsaw West, Dorohusk, and Kyiv Passenger Station, with stops in Lublin and Chełm. The service is scheduled to officially begin on December 13, 2026, and will operate for a five-year period until December 13, 2031. Trains will run every day.
Schedule Details
What does PKP Intercity's proposed timetable look like? The departure from Warsaw West to Kyiv is set for 18:46, arriving in Dorohusk at 22:00. From there, the train will leave Dorohusk for Kyiv at 23:10, reaching its final stop at Kyiv Passenger Station. On the return leg, the train is scheduled to arrive in Dorohusk at 4:40 and depart at 6:00. Subsequent stops include Chełm (arrival at 6:18) and Lublin (arrival at 7:18). The train is expected to reach Warsaw East at 8:56, Warsaw Central at 9:05, and Warsaw West at 9:14.
Passenger rules and restrictions:
- Within Poland, the train will be reserved exclusively for international travel.
- At Polish stations, only boarding is permitted for passengers heading toward Kyiv.
- When traveling from Ukraine, only disembarkation is allowed.
- Tickets for this route will be sold solely for international journeys.
- The deadline for filing objections regarding the economic balance of the route is one month.
The travel time between Kyiv and Warsaw exceeds 14 hours, underscoring the significance of this connection for passengers planning trips between Ukraine and Poland. This new service aims to make cross-border travel easier, potentially strengthening economic and cultural ties between the two countries. The introduction of the route aligns with growing demand for international transport, particularly as Ukraine focuses on post-war recovery and expands business links with neighboring nations.
As the new Warsaw-Kyiv service prepares to launch, it's worth noting the increasing options for travelers within Ukraine. Recently, an additional Kyiv-Lviv train was introduced by Ukrainian Railways to accommodate weekend travel. This expansion of train services highlights the growing demand for efficient transportation, making it easier for passengers to navigate between major cities in the region.