Daily Kyiv–Chișinău Train Service Begins June 28

Schedule Updates for the Bessarabia Train

According to УНІАН — Туризм: Starting June 28, the Bessarabia train operating between Kyiv and Chișinău will run on a daily schedule. This change offers passengers traveling between Ukraine and Moldova more convenient connections. Beginning June 29, the departure time from Chișinău shifts to 19:52-one hour later than the previous 17:42 departure.

The train will include second-class and compartment cars, and for the first time on this route, a dedicated children’s car will be added to make family travel more comfortable.

Oleksiy Kuleba noted that the Chișinău route remains a key international destination for Ukrainians, highlighting the importance of easy access to Chișinău International Airport, which offers flights to numerous European countries.

New Routes Launched

Additionally, Ukrzaliznytsia announced a new regional train from Dnipro to Kharkiv starting June 19, and a new daily Intercity train from Dnipro to Odesa is scheduled for June 28. A new daily high-speed Intercity train from Kyiv to Odesa will begin service on June 27.

These developments reflect Ukrzaliznytsia’s active efforts to improve transportation links across Ukraine.

The expanded Bessarabia train schedule and new route launches underscore growing travel demand between Ukraine and Moldova, as well as Ukrzaliznytsia’s commitment to enhancing passenger services. The introduction of a children’s car is a significant step toward making train travel more family-friendly, potentially encouraging more people to choose rail. These initiatives may also boost tourism and strengthen international ties between the two countries.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance travel options, Ukrainian Railways is also launching a new train service connecting Dnipro and Kharkiv starting June 19. This initiative further complements the recent improvements in the Bessarabia train schedule, emphasizing the commitment to better regional connectivity. To learn more about this new route and its implications for local travel, read our detailed coverage on the Dnipro-Kharkiv service.