Introduction of the Kyiv–Chełm International Train №123/124
Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new international train service, numbered 123/124, connecting Kyiv and Chełm, with scheduled stops in Zhytomyr and Lutsk. The inaugural departure is set for November 20. Operating every other day, the train leaves Kyiv at 18:48 on even-numbered dates. Key stops include Zhytomyr at 21:38 and Lutsk at 04:22, with arrival in Chełm at 10:47.
Passengers can transfer in Chełm to onward trains bound for Warsaw, Lublin, and Poznań. The return trip departs Chełm at 17:15 on odd-numbered days, stopping in Lutsk at 01:00 and Zhytomyr at 08:20 before reaching Kyiv at 11:15. The train service №23/24 Kyiv–Chełm is named in honor of the renowned historian Mykhailo Hrushevsky.
Expanding International Rail Connections
In addition to this new route, Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced two other international lines linking Kyiv and Dnipro with Przemyśl, Poland. Ticket sales for train №123/124 Kyiv–Chełm have just begun, marking the first time Zhytomyr and Lutsk have direct international rail connections. Earlier this year, plans were announced to start new international train services to Poland by October 2026.
The full itinerary of train №123/124 includes the following stations:
- Kyiv
- Zhytomyr
- Lutsk
- Chełm
Departure from Kyiv is at 18:48, with arrival in Chełm at 10:47. On the return leg, the train leaves Chełm at 17:15, stopping at Lutsk, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv. Transfers from Chełm are available to major Polish cities such as Warsaw, Lublin, and Poznań. Other international routes operated include train №23/24 Kyiv–Chełm and connections between Kyiv–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Przemyśl.
The launch of this international service is a significant development in enhancing cross-border transportation between Ukraine and Poland. It is expected to boost regional economic growth and improve travel convenience by offering seamless connections to other international destinations.
The introduction of the Kyiv–Chełm train service is part of a broader initiative by Ukrzaliznytsia to expand international rail connections. This includes the recent announcement of three additional train services to Poland, providing more options for travelers looking to explore the region. For more details on these new routes and transfer possibilities, visit Ukrzaliznytsia's new trains to Poland.