The back story
Warsaw: the gateway by rail
The Polish capital, where many journeys to Kyiv begin, with Ukrzaliznytsia trains to and from Warsaw.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Igor123121 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsWarsaw is where many visitors begin the journey to Kyiv: Ukrzaliznytsia lists services to and from Warsaw on its booking site, and PKP Intercity connects the Polish network with the border at Przemyśl. Our ULTIMATE Warsaw City Guide covers the city itself.
The train
Ukrzaliznytsia lists international services to and from Warsaw; PKP Intercity runs to Przemyśl, where trains to Kyiv begin.
The city
See the ULTIMATE Warsaw City Guide for hotels, restaurants and sights.
Spend a night in Warsaw on the way.
Our advice: book both legs before you leave home.
Why it's on our list
- The train
- The city
Location
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