Travel for the Whole Family: Which Cities in Ukraine Have Children's Railways

Families with children can ride on real narrow-gauge trains of the Children's Railway in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Rivne. Young railway workers serve the passengers here, practicing under the supervision of experienced mentors. Tickets for the rides are available online. This reported by 'RBK-Ukraine' referencing 'Ukrzaliznytsia'.

The Children's Railway in Kyiv Operates in Syrets Park

Kyiv Children's Railway is located at Park-Syretska Street, 4. You can walk from 'Dorogozhychi' metro station or take the city train to the 'Syrets' station.

Passengers are offered general and retro cars, as well as a 'Lux' car with air conditioning and designated places. In 2026, the capital's children's railway switched to year-round operation, but the schedule changes depending on the season.

The Children's Railway in Dnipro Passes Through Globa Park

The station is located at 95-H Dmytro Yavornytskyi Avenue. The nearest public transport stops are 'Pavlo Skoropadskyi Street' and 'Theatrical'. Parking is available for cars.

In summer, trains run from Thursday to Sunday. In May, September, and October, services operate on Saturdays and Sundays. A separate excursion can be ordered for organized groups from 20 people.

The Children's Railway in Lviv Operates in Stryiskyi Park

Lviv Children's Railway is located at 156 Ivan Franka Street. You can get there by trams No. 4 and No. 8 to the stop 'Stryiskyi Park', as well as by buses No. 3A, 18, 25, 35, and 44.

The route length is 1.2 km connecting the 'Parkova' and 'Sonechna' stations. In June, July, and August, trains run from Thursday to Sunday, while in spring and autumn only on weekends.

The Children's Railway in Rivne Passes Along the Ustya River

Rivne Children's Railway operates at the address: 147 Soborna Street. From the city center, you can walk here in about 10–15 minutes. The nearest stops are 'Shevchenko Park' and 'Central'.

Summer services operate from Thursday to Sunday. In May, September, and October, trains transport passengers on Saturdays and Sundays.

How to Buy a Ticket for the Children's Railway

Tickets are sold online through the 'Ukrzaliznytsia' system. You need to choose the city, date, train, and type of carriage, specify the number of passengers, and pay for the order.

In most carriages, free seating is implemented. Children up to 12 years old can only travel with adults. For an organized group of up to 10 children, at least one adult must accompany them.

Children's railways operate not only as entertainment. Teenagers aged 10–15 can learn here for free the professions of a train driver, conductor, dispatcher, station attendant, and wagon inspector.

Let us remind you that emergency rescue operations were completed in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv at the site of a hit on a 16-story residential building. As a result of the Russian attack on July 2, 31 people died, and 102 others were injured.