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Chisinau to Kyiv: Travel Options & Verdict
Distance: 480 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.
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Known as the Train of Victory, the direct passenger rail service reopened in late 2022 connecting the Moldovan capital to Kyiv via western Ukraine.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Typical Price | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train Direct | Ukrzaliznytsia & Calea Ferata din Moldova (#351) | 17h 30m | €35.00 - €48.00 |
Dep: Chisinau Central Railway Station
Arr: Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi Station
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Book berths on booking.uz.gov.ua or cfm.md. Border control takes place at Mohyliv-Podilskyi. Fare source |
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