Getting between major Ukrainian cities is best done by train.
Even though Ukraine is trying to implement the electronic ticket system, they are still far from completing. At this time, for non locals, it is almost impossible to get good, multiple connections and a fast rout. Please contact Eugene@kievapartment.com for your best ticket options.
We will be able to combine routs and offer best deals with convenient time. We issue train tickets on our own and it take few minutes to do so after the payment.
Booking rules
- Full name, train number and time of the departure is required on each booking. You can send a request and we will work on the best rout but you will need to reconfirm it with us.
- All tickets are sold and reserved 45 days prior to the departure.
- All tickets are non refundable and non changeable. If you wish to change your ticket or return it could be possible done by you only.
- Full prepayment is required in any case
Delivery methods
- Pick up at our office from 10 am till 6 pm (no lunch breaks)
- Pick up with a airport transfer ( we send our staff driver to pick you up from the airport or train station and will pass you the ticket(s)
- Mail delivery local – 7$ for one address
- Mail delivery – international based on the FedEx Price
Payments options
- Credit cards, Google check out, Pay Pal, wire, checks ( to one of our USA offices only), cash, western union, money orders
1 st Class Sleeper (SW)
This is the best type of carriage in Ukraine that is possible to get. Every carriage has 9 cabins, 2 berths in each cabin. Beneath the berth is a space-box for luggage, which can accommodate 1-2 medium bags. Bigger storage for luggage is in the niche above the door. There is a small unfolding table by the window. Every cabin has a door lock and can be locked from inside.
There are two models of 1st class cabins: with horizontal berths ( two berths on the same level) or with vertical berths (one berth is above another, those cabins usually have a wash-stand under unfolding table lib). Each carriage has WCs with wash stand – 2 per each carriage. 1st class cabin has air condition but mostly functions when the train is moving.
2nd Class Sleeper (Coupe)
2nd class is usually an acceptable type of carriage.
The quality depends on the train. The lower train number the better and faster train. Each carriage has 9 cabins, each cabin has 4 berths – 2 lower and 2 upper ones. There are space-boxes for luggage below the lower berths. Bigger storage for luggage is in the niche above the door. There is a small unfolding table by the window. Every cabin has a door lock and can be locked from inside. 2nd class cabins in Express trains are usually air-conditioned. Each carriage has WCs with washing-stands, 2 per each carriage. One steward serve every carriage.
3rd Class Sleeper (Platscart)
Not the best choice. Not advised by foreigners that do not speak native language and carry some cash on them. Each carriage has 54 berths, among which 36 berths are of the normal type (in cabins) and 18 side located (along the passageway). Berths are in two levels. Cabins have no doors. There are boxes for luggage below lower level berths in cabins, and small luggage niches. Under the upper level berths there are small berths for storing the luggage. Each carriage has WCs with washing-stands, 2 per each carriage. But none of them smell good enough to spend more then few minutes in them. One or two stewards serve every carriage. In spite of very low quality of 3rd class carriages, they are popular in Ukraine, the reason is their low tickets price. But still not much differ from the 2nd class.
We will do our best not to see this class unless you have to travel and no other option is available.
4th Class (common wagon)
Totally un-acceptable option. Actually, this is a 3rd class carriage, for which tickets are sold without assigning exact berth numbers (or just with symbolic number of a seat ).
We will not sell you this class even if you ask us to experience the trip.
TICKET EXAMPLE
Driving in Ukraine is also a great option as the most famous of car rentals brands are are available to rent in the larger Ukraine cities. You’ll need an International Driving Permit; driving is on the right. Speed is in KM and we suggest not to speed as the police will be always be happy to write you a fine.
Another very popular transportation option is driver rental service. We do suggest using native drivers. You can find information on car and driver rental here.
