The metro is one of the main means of transport for Kyiv residents and visitors. In 2024, the opening hours of some stations have been changed, and some of them have recently reopened after repairs and reconstruction. Find out how to use the Kyiv metro in 2024 and what difficulties you may encounter when travelling

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General information about the Kyiv metro

The Kyiv metro has three branches, which are identified by colour (each branch has a specific list of stations):

- red: from Akademmistechko to Lisova

- green: from Chervonyi Khutor to Syrets

Kyiv subway schedule

The Kyiv Metro is open from 5:30 to 22:30. Please note that train intervals become longer closer to closing time. In general, the intervals are as follows:

- 2-4 minutes - during rush hour;

- 5-7 minutes - during the working day;

Which Kyiv metro stations have recently been reopened?

How does the Kyiv metro operate during air raid alerts?

During the air alert, only underground metro stations operate, and trains run on the following routes

- Red line - from Akademmistechko to Arsenalna;

- Green line - from Syrets to Vydubychi and from Osokorky to Chervonyi Khutor.

At each station, you can get drinking water, use the restroom, charge your gadget, connect to the Internet or relax (in case of prolonged anxiety or anxiety at night, the metro serves as a shelter).

How to get from one bank of Kyiv to the other during the air raid?

Shuttle buses in Kyiv

You can use minibuses to get around Kyiv during air traffic alerts, but practice shows that the intervals between them can be quite long.

If you do decide to use a minibus, follow this route:

1) catch bus 535 - from Osokorky to Rusanivska embankment;

2) find minibuses going to Pechersk;

3) from Pechersk, head to Darnytska Square;

Kyiv city train

There is a regular Kyiv City Electric train service that starts at 5:30 and ends at 23:00. On the left bank, the train departs from Darnytsia railway station.

Interval of service:

- every 30 minutes during rush hour;

- every hour - at other times.

The ticket price is 15 UAH.

Payment can be made in the following ways:

- via the Kyiv Digital app;

- via the Ukrzaliznytsia chatbot;

- by card at the station;

To ensure your own safety, we recommend that foreigners order insurance with military risks in mind before arriving. This way, you can enjoy your trip even in the face of irregular flights and prolonged air alerts.

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