Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional trains to the Carpathians: schedule and routes
26 March 01:26
Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled a number of additional trains to the Carpathians and major Ukrainian cities due to increased passenger traffic in late March and early April. The new services are intended to help Ukrainians comfortably plan their trips during this period of high demand. This was reported by the national carrier’s press service, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Why were additional trains scheduled?
The company explained that the additional trains are being launched due to the traditional increase in travel during the spring, especially to tourist destinations in the Carpathians.
The statement notes:
“Ukrzaliznytsia is scheduling four additional trains for peak dates and extending one of the routes to Yaremche.”
At the same time, the new services are being organized without adding extra cars—by optimizing the scheduling of night trains.
Which additional trains will run on March 29
Three additional trains are scheduled for March 29:
- Train No. 220/219 Kyiv — Dnipro;
- Train No. 289/290 Kyiv–Lviv;
- Train No. 168/167 Lviv–Odesa.
These trains will run in both directions.
Which trains will run on March 30–31
An additional train is scheduled for March 30 and 31:
- No. 243/244 Kyiv–Lviv.
What are the features of the cars on the additional trains
Ukrzaliznytsia has clarified that the additional trains will include sleeper cars adapted for seating.
Passengers are advised to note:
- odd-numbered seats are by the window;
- even-numbered seats — near the aisle.
Kyiv–Yaremche Train: What Will Change
Starting April 2, Ukrzaliznytsia is extending the route of train No. 207/208–177/178 Kyiv–Ivano-Frankivsk to the resort town of Yaremche.
Schedule:
From Kyiv:
- departure — 10:00 p.m.;
- arrival in Yaremche — 8:30 a.m.
From Yaremche:
- departure — 9:00 a.m.;
- arrival in Kyiv — 7:54 p.m.
The train will run daily, except on select dates in April due to track repairs.
How to get further into the Carpathians
For tourists planning trips to mountain resorts, transfers have been arranged.
In particular, convenient routes are provided to:
- Mykulychyn;
- Tatariv;
- Vorokhta.
New regional train Yaremche — Vorokhta
Ukrzaliznytsia is also launching regional train No. 812/811 Yaremche–Vorokhta.
Schedule:
From Yaremche:
- departure — 08:50;
- arrival in Vorokhta — 09:24.
From Vorokhta:
- departure — 07:32;
- arrival in Yaremche — 08:10.
These trains will run on specific dates in April.
What trains will be used on the routes
Modern DPKr-series diesel trains, specially adapted for challenging terrain, will operate on the mountain routes.
What this means for passengers
The launch of additional trains means:
- more tickets to popular destinations;
- convenient connections to tourist destinations;
- better travel logistics to the Carpathians;
- a reduction in ticket shortages during peak travel periods.
