Trains to the Carpathians: Ukrzaliznytsia has added services. When will they start running?

Due to high demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced additional trains from Kyiv to Rakhiv and Mukachevo. Tickets for these dates are now on sale online. Check the exact timetable for the new services and plan your trip to the Carpathians in good time

Book bus, train, plane tickets to/from Ukraine and between cities around the world

BUY

The state-owned company Ukrzaliznytsia has responded to the increased demand from tourists by scheduling additional services to the Carpathian Mountains for the coming weekend. This decision will enable more travellers to reach the popular resorts of Western Ukraine during this busy period.

How to get to the Carpathians from Kyiv: timetable for new services

Due to high demand for trips to the mountains, the national carrier is launching two additional trains at once. In the coming days, trains No. 251/252 will run on the Kyiv–Rakhiv route, as well as No. 277/278 on the Kyiv–Mukachevo route. These trains are scheduled to depart from the capital on 12 and 14 June. In the opposite direction, from the Carpathian region to Kyiv, the trains will depart on 13 and 15 June respectively.

The railway company’s press office noted that the number of services was increased promptly thanks to the efficient reallocation of rolling stock. In addition, carriages that had recently undergone scheduled maintenance at Ukrzaliznytsia’s own production facilities were deployed on the routes.

Don't want to miss important updates and useful articles? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!

Where to buy train tickets online without queuing

Convenient search and ticket purchase on the Visit Ukraine portal When planning a holiday in the mountains or a trip abroad, it is important to sort out your travel documents in advance. You can quickly find suitable routes and buy train or bus tickets via the modern booking system on the Visit Ukraine portal. The user-friendly interface makes it easy to compare available options, choose the best seats and book tickets online in just a few minutes, so you can focus entirely on the anticipation of your long-awaited trip.

Reminder! Ukrzaliznytsia has entered the peak rail season of 2026: 340,000 ticket enquiries are recorded daily, with only 80,000 seats available. Find out how to buy a train ticket in the summer, when sales start, and which options will help ensure you don’t miss out on a seat.

Want to know more? Read the latest news and useful materials about Ukraine and the world in the News section.

We recommend purchasing it for a safe and comfortable trip to Ukraine: 

Visit Ukraine Insurance – insurance covering military risks for entry and travel in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Motor TPL Insurance – car insurance with extended coverage in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Legal Advice – comprehensive legal support on entry to Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tickets – bus and train tickets to/from Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tours – the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;

Visit Ukraine Hotels – hotels for a comfortable stay in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Merch – patriotic clothing and accessories with worldwide delivery.

© 2018-2026, Visit Ukraine. Use, copying or reprinting of materials on this site is permitted only with a link (hyperlink for online publications) to Visit Ukraine.

All rights reserved.