How to get from Armenia to Ukraine: convenient routes and useful tips

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15 Oct. 2023

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How to get from Armenia to Ukraine: convenient routes and useful tips

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Travel route from Armenia to Ukraine
By bus from Armenia to Ukraine
Rules of entry to Ukraine for citizens of Armenia
How to plan a trip to Ukraine?

Traveling to Ukraine is difficult due to closed skies and overloaded border crossings. Find out how to get to Ukraine from Armenia quickly and conveniently and how to organize your trip properly

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Even despite the military risks, foreign tourists continue to travel to Ukraine, explore the beauty of its nature, rich culture, romantic and mystical places. There are no restrictions on travel to Ukraine, both Ukrainians and foreigners can cross the country's borders. The main thing is to follow the rules and have the necessary package of documents. The only thing that complicates the journey is closed air space.

How to quickly and conveniently get to Ukraine from Armenia? We have prepared the most convenient routes and many useful tips for you.

It should be noted that over 3,000 tourists from Armenia visited Ukraine in the first half of 2023.

Travel route from Armenia to Ukraine

Most tourists are used to traveling by plane, because it is the fastest and most convenient option. However, due to the fact that the airspace in Ukraine is closed, it is impossible to get here by air transport. The best option is to fly to one of the European airports located near the Ukrainian border, and then continue your journey to Ukraine by ground transport.

Ukraine borders the following European countries - Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. How to get here from Armenia?

Flight to the Ukrainian border

● Armenia – Poland

You can get from Armenia to Poland on a direct Yerevan-Warsaw flight.

Departure time - 04:20, arrival - 06:15, flight duration - 3 hours 55 minutes.

The price of the ticket is from 230 euros.

● Armenia – Moldova

You can fly from Armenia to Chisinau on a direct flight Yerevan-Chisinau, which departs daily at 18:10. Travel time - 2 hours 40 minutes. Arrival - 19:50. The price of the ticket is from 90 euros.

You can fly to Slovakia, Hungary and Romania only with a stopover in a European city.

After arriving at one of the EU airports, you can continue your trip to Ukraine by train or bus.

Railway connection Europe - Ukraine

Most of the tourists prefer the railway because of its speed and comfort. Ukraine is connected to European cities by the following trains:

● Poland - from Warsaw you can reach Kyiv, from Przemyśl - to Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, from Chelm - to Kyiv and Kharkiv.

A new railway connection between the Ukrainian cities of Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv and the Polish cities of Lublin and Warsaw is also expected soon.

● Hungary - there is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv.

● Austria - a direct train goes from Vienna to Kyiv.

● Moldova - a direct train goes from Chisinau to Kyiv.

● Slovakia - from Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo.

See the link for a detailed schedule of trains running between Ukraine and European countries.

By bus from Armenia to Ukraine

A fairly convenient and economical way to get to Ukraine is by bus. Ukraine and Armenia are connected by many routes. From Yerevan, you can reach the following Ukrainian cities: Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Mykolaiv, etc.

Travel time from 40 hours. The price of the ticket is 150-170 euros.

Carriers offer comfortable passenger buses for the trip. The salon is equipped with soft seats, a toilet and an automatic climate control system, a large luggage compartment, Wi-Fi, which allows you to travel comfortably.

From Armenia to Ukraine by own car

The distance from the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, to Odesa is 2,757 km. The journey to Kyiv will be 500 kilometers longer. Duration of the trip - from 36 hours The route will pass through many countries - Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova.

To enter Ukraine by car, you must have a Green Card insurance policy. The rules for traveling in Ukraine by car with foreign registration were discussed in detail in this article.

You can check the current state of queues for entry into Ukraine from Europe by following the link.

In addition, we draw your attention to the fact that despite the fact that checkpoints are open 24 hours a day, there is a curfew on the territory of Ukraine due to the state of war.

Rules of entry to Ukraine for citizens of Armenia

Citizens of Armenia have the right to visa-free entry to Ukraine if their trip meets the following two requirements:

- Planned stay of less than 90 days within a 180-day period.

- The purpose of the trip is tourism, visiting relatives or other short-term trips.

A citizen of Armenia needs to obtain a visa if he plans to work or study in Ukraine or the duration of the trip is more than 90 days. After arriving in Ukraine, in this case, you need to issue a residence permit.

List of documents for visa-free entry to Ukraine from Armenia

Citizens of Armenia may enter the territory of Ukraine on the basis of a valid foreign passport. Also, for visa-free travel, it is additionally necessary to provide:

● health insurance policy;

● a document that will confirm the purpose of the trip to Ukraine - a tourist voucher, tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs, invitations from companies and organizations;

● confirmation of the availability of housing in Ukraine - hotel reservations, apartment rental contracts, etc.;

● sufficient financial support for travel in Ukraine ($45 per person for each day of stay in Ukraine).

It is not necessary to provide evidence of vaccination against Covid-19 and to wear a protective mask in Ukraine, because from July 1, all restrictions and quarantine measures have been canceled in the country.

How to plan a trip to Ukraine?

We have prepared a plan for preparing a trip to Ukraine for you:

1. The first thing a tourist should do is book an interesting, and most importantly, safe tour. The largest database of routes from verified travel operators is available at the link.

2. At the second stage, take care of the road - an important stage of preparing a trip to Ukraine is the process of purchasing tickets. To make your trip as comfortable as possible, you should choose only proven ticket purchase services. Thousands of travelers book tickets on the Visit Ukraine portal. Plane, train or bus - a ticket for any type of transport in one place. You can see the schedule and make a reservation by following the link.

3. The third stage – find housing. Ukraine has a very wide base of accommodation facilities. During your vacation, you can stay in a hotel with different stars, a hostel, rent an apartment or rest in a guest house. You can book using the link. Also, when booking a hotel, pay attention to the availability of nearby shelters.

4. For visa-free entry to Ukraine, it is necessary to have a health insurance policy. However, when traveling in Ukraine under martial law, it is important to find insurance that covers war-related risks: accidental damage due to hostilities or acts of terrorism, outpatient treatment, hospitalization and emergency care. You can issue a policy quickly and easily by following the link.

5. To feel more mobile while traveling in Ukraine, we recommend renting a car. Detailed instructions here.

6. When traveling through Ukraine under martial law, be sure to follow safety rules.

Ukraine is an interesting country, rich in natural wonders, UNESCO World Heritage sites, turbulent history and delicious cuisine. Everyone who visits Ukraine at least once will fall in love with it forever. Therefore, we invite you on a fantastic journey!

Do you have any questions? Contact the managers of Visit Ukraine for help at any stage of preparation for a trip to Ukraine, as well as during your stay in the country.

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