Residents of Polish border towns often choose to travel to Western Ukraine. Despite the relative proximity, traditions, culture and mentality are quite different. Find out how easy it is to get to Lviv from different Polish cities, where to visit in the western capital of Ukraine, and what hotels to stay in
What is the fastest way to get from Krakow to Lviv?
How do I get from Krakow to Lviv by train?
At the moment, the airspace of Ukraine is closed for air travel, so the only way to get to Lviv from Krakow is by land. At the moment, the railway connection between the neighbouring countries is well developed. You can get to Lviv by the following trains: Warsaw-Kyiv, Chełm-Kyiv, Przemyśl-Kyiv, Przemyśl-Zaporizhzhia, Przemyśl-Odesa, Chełm-Harkiv, Przemyśl-Harkiv.
Currently, Ukraine faces a number of risks associated with the introduction of martial law. To cover them, it is worth taking out insurance. Of course, Lviv is one of the safest regions of our country, but insurance with martial law risks in mind will still be appropriate.
What is the best bus route to get from Krakow to Lviv?
Bus service between the two countries is also convenient. It is usually used by Ukrainians to travel to Poland. Buses run regularly, but not all of them operate daily. The most popular routes are: Warsaw - Kyiv, Warsaw - Odesa, Warsaw - Lviv, Katowice - Kyiv, Krakow - Kyiv. For more information and to book tickets, we recommend contacting Visit Ukraine (Telegram | WhatsApp) . They can also help you book train tickets and advise on other transfer issues.
How do I get from Krakow to Lviv by car?
Where should foreign tourists visit in Lviv?
Bandinelli Palace
The exquisite palace is located in the very centre of the city, and according to documents, it is currently a department of the Lviv Historical Museum. It was here that the first post office of the classical European model was founded in 1629. At that time, the owner of the building was a Florentine merchant, Roberto Bandinelli, who received Lviv citizenship. The building is now named after him. The palace is made in the Gothic style with elements of classicism and baroque, and experts call it a monument of the late Renaissance. Therefore, art lovers should definitely see the monument with their own eyes.
Anyone interested in the theme of palaces can book a suitable tour to travel around the entire Lviv region. In one day, you will be able to see five palaces that will amaze your imagination.
High Castle
Lviv residents often recommend visiting the High Castle Park, located on Castle Hill. The park is not a natural monument, but a human creation - it was planned by the city's chief gardener Bauer in 1835. Today, the park is recognised as a national treasure and is included in the nature reserve fund of Ukraine. The High Castle is the highest point in the city above sea level - 413 m. (Visit the castle in the late afternoon when the city lights come on).
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Where can foreigners stay in Lviv?
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