Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the launch of new Intercity+ high-speed trains on the popular route between Kyiv and Lviv. This decision has been made in response to the growing demand for rail transport between the two cities, especially during the summer tourist season. The new services will start operating from July 19, allowing passengers to comfortably and quickly reach one of the largest tourist centers in the country.
This is reported by Finway
Schedule and Ticket Prices
Two new Intercity+ trains are scheduled for July 19 in each direction. Train No. 745K will depart from the capital to Lviv. The ticket price for first class is 828.09 UAH, while for second class it is 450.98 UAH. Departure from the Darnytsia station is at 9:24 AM, followed by departure from the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station at 9:50 AM, and arrival in Lviv at 3:52 PM.
In the opposite direction, train No. 744K will operate from Lviv to Kyiv. Passengers can purchase tickets in both first and second class at the same prices: 828.09 UAH for first class and 450.98 UAH for second. Departure from Lviv is at 4:30 PM, arriving at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station at 10:28 PM, after which the train continues to the Darnytsia station, arriving at 11:00 PM.
Details on Ticket Sales
Tickets for the new services are already available for purchase in the Ukrzaliznytsia app. Passengers have the option to choose the class of carriage according to their preferences and convenience. The company emphasized that additional trains have been scheduled in both directions to ensure comfortable travel between Kyiv and Lviv.
“We see the demand for the Kyiv – Lviv and Lviv – Kyiv routes. Therefore, we found the opportunity to add Intercity+ services in both directions starting this Saturday. (July 19. – Ed)”