Ticket Sales Begin for Kyiv–Chełm Train: New International Link Serving Zhytomyr and Lutsk

Introducing the Kyiv–Chełm International Rail Service

According to УНІАН — Туризм: Ukrzaliznytsia has launched ticket sales for the inaugural Kyiv–Chełm train journey, scheduled for November 20. This route marks the first international rail connection to Poland accessible to residents of Zhytomyr and Lutsk. Operating every other day, the service offers convenient travel options between Ukrainian and Polish cities.

Train number 123/124 departs Kyiv at 18:48 on even-numbered days, stopping in Zhytomyr at 21:38 and Lutsk at 04:22 before arriving in Chełm at 10:47. The return train leaves Chełm on odd-numbered days at 17:15, pausing in Lutsk at 01:00 and Zhytomyr at 08:20, reaching Kyiv at 11:15.

Connections and Expanded Travel Opportunities

At Chełm, passengers can transfer to trains bound for Warsaw, Lublin, and Poznań, broadening travel possibilities across Poland. Ukrzaliznytsia’s press office emphasized the significance of this launch:

“Amid efforts to disrupt logistics, Ukrzaliznytsia remains committed to connecting cities. Today we begin selling tickets for train 123/124 Kyiv–Chełm, delivering international rail access for the first time to Zhytomyr and Lutsk.” – Ukrzaliznytsia Press Service

Earlier, on November 5, Ukrzaliznytsia announced the start of the flagship 'Yaroslav Mudryi' train route between Kyiv and Przemyśl. This train departs Kyiv at 20:12, arriving in Przemyśl at 05:00, with the return service leaving Przemyśl at 22:30 and reaching Kyiv by 09:15.

Additionally, since October 21, international trains have been operating from Kyiv and Dnipro to Polish cities Chełm and Przemyśl, with the Kyiv departure at 21:48 and arrival in Chełm at 08:08.

Since October 16, the Ukrzaliznytsia mobile app features a new tool showing average evacuation stops and delays based on data from the past 10 days, designed to enhance passenger comfort and travel experience.

The launch of the Kyiv–Chełm route represents a critical advancement in Ukraine’s international rail network, particularly amid current challenges. This service not only improves travel convenience for Ukrainian passengers but also strengthens economic and cultural ties with Poland. The expanded transfer options to major Polish cities further open doors for tourists and business travelers alike.

The launch of the Kyiv–Chełm train service comes on the heels of the introduction of the 'Yaroslav Mudryi' train route, which significantly improves connections between Kyiv and Przemyśl. This new service not only enhances travel options within Ukraine but also strengthens ties with Europe. For more details on this important development in international rail travel, check out our article on the Yaroslav the Wise train.