Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains before Easter: what passengers need to know
11 April 17:47
As the Easter holidays approach, Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the launch of a number of additional trains to ensure comfortable travel for Ukrainians who traditionally try to visit their relatives or go on pilgrimage trips during the holiday weekend. This is reported by Komersant ukrainskyi with reference to information from the national railroad carrier.
What destinations are covered by additional flights
According to the carrier, at least 15 additional trains will be added to the schedule starting April 26. The focus is on routes from the capital to the western regions, as well as from major cities to the east and south of the country. In particular, flights to the following destinations have been scheduled:
Additional fast train No. 220/219 Kyiv – Dnipro – Kyiv
The train will depart from the capital on 18 and 21 April at 13:44 and arrive in Dnipro at 21:00. In the opposite direction from the city on the Dnipro, departure is at 08:15, arrival in Kyiv is at 16:17. This is an ideal schedule to get there and leave time for warm family meetings.
The route will also be useful for residents of Kamianske.
Additional run of Intercity high-speed train No. 755/756 Kyiv – Lutsk – Kyiv for Easter holidays
Schedule for April 17 in both directions:
- Kyiv → Lutsk: 07:21 – 13:00
- Lutsk → Kyiv: 16:29 – 22:17
Intermediate stops are provided at the stations Fastiv, Berdychiv, Polonne, Shepetivka, Slavuta, Kryvyn, Zdolbuniv, Rivne, and Kivertsi.
The route will be operated by a double-decker Skoda electric train with 1st and 2nd class cars and a buffet car.
For the Easter holidays, Ukrzaliznytsia is also appointing an additional fast branded train:
#265/266 Kyiv – Odesa – Kyiv
It will run on April 18 and 21 to help passengers conveniently plan their holiday trips – to visit family, friends, or just to the sea or the capital.
The train will depart from Kyiv at 08:33 and arrive in Odesa at 18:08. In the opposite direction – from Odesa – departure is at 10:28 and arrival in the capital is at 21:15.
The train will be useful not only for residents of the capital and Odesa, but also for residents of Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka, Podilsk, as well as Rozdilna, Kodyma, Rudnytsia, Vapnyarka, and Koziatyn, as the train route includes stops at these stations.
Taking care of passengers who plan to travel during the Easter holidays, Ukrzaliznytsia is running a regional train
no. 802/801 Chernivtsi – Lviv – Chernivtsi
The train will run on the dates of high demand: 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 April 2025.
Schedule:
- Train №802/801 Chernivtsi – Lviv: departure from Chernivtsi at 06:32, Sniatyn 07:19-07:29, Kolomyia 08:04-08:07, Ivano-Frankivsk 08:54-08:58, Khodoriv 10:04-10:06 and arrival in Lviv at 11:19.
- Train №802/801 Lviv – Chernivtsi: departure from Lviv at 17:20, Khodoriv 18:37-18:39, Ivano-Frankivsk 19:47-19:56, Kolomyia 20:56-20:58, Sniatyn 21:31-21:33 and arrival in Chernivtsi at 22:07.
The route will be operated by a modern diesel train DPKr-3 with 170 seats.
Additional fast branded train №291/292 Kyiv – Lviv – Kyiv
on April 18, it will depart:
- from Kyiv at 08:57, arriving in Lviv at 17:04
- from Lviv – at 13:30, arrival in Kyiv – 20:51
Train #159/160 Kyiv – Truskavets
It will run on several additional dates: april 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 2025
Timetable:
- Kyiv 10:16 → Truskavets 19:37
- Truskavets 09:03 → Kyiv 19:11
There are stops in Lviv and Drohobych.
Some popular trains will also have additional cars, especially during May 2-6, when the highest load is expected.
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How and where to buy tickets for additional Ukrzaliznytsia trains
Tickets for all trains are available now – in the Ukrzaliznytsia app, on the company’s website and at railway ticket offices. Passengers are urged not to delay booking, as there is traditionally a high demand for tickets during the holidays. This is especially true for night trains arriving on Christmas Eve or in the morning, before the start of services.
The company emphasizes that passenger safety remains a priority. All routes that pass through border or frontline areas are coordinated with the relevant military administrations. Security measures have been enhanced at railway stations and temporary shelters have been set up in some regions.
Ukrzaliznytsia emphasizes that despite the difficult wartime circumstances, the company maintains stable operations and responds to public needs. According to the carrier’s management, each decision to launch an additional train is not only a response to demand but also a tool to strengthen internal mobility, national unity and support for the regions.
“For many Ukrainians, Easter is not only a religious holiday, but also an opportunity to see family and stay at home. We want this journey to be simple, affordable and safe for them,” the company’s press service said.
