New Ukrzaliznytsia train service will connect eastern Ukraine with Zakarpattia and Europe: schedule and routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new train that will improve connections between eastern Ukraine, Zakarpattia, and EU countries. Learn more about the schedule, routes, and transfer options for international flights to the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia

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On July 31, 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a new train route No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Chop – Solotvyno, which will significantly improve transport links between the eastern regions of Ukraine, Zakarpattia, and neighboring countries of the European Union. The new service will provide convenient connections to international trains and meet the needs of residents of important regional centers.

Timetable and route of train No. 39/40

The route of the new train is designed to connect Zaporizhia, Dnipro, Chop, and Solotvyno, while creating a logistical base for travel to EU countries.

● Direction “Zaporizhia – Chop – Solotvyno”:

→ Departure from Zaporizhia: 16:01

→ Stop in Dnipro: 18:17

→ Arrival in Chop: 13:35 the next day

● Return route “Solotvyno – Chop – Zaporizhia”:

→ Departure from Chop: 13:37

→ Arrival in Dnipro: 08:37 the next day

→ Arrival in Zaporizhia: 10:49

International connections in Chop: more travel opportunities to the EU

Thanks to the new service, passengers will enjoy convenient connections to international trains traveling to:

● Hungary:

→ No. 647/649 Chop – Zakhon

→ No. 31 Mukachevo – Budapest

● Czech Republic:

→ No. 123 Chop – Prague

● Slovakia:

→ No. 965 Mukachevo – Košice

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Return routes: convenient return from abroad

For those returning from Europe, there are connections with train No. 39/40 to the following trains:

→ No. 642 Nyíregyháza – Mukachevo

→ No. 122 Prague – Chop

→ No. 644 Zahony – Chop

→ No. 960 Košice – Mukachevo

Improved connections for residents of other cities

The change in the route is also of great importance for residents of Tyachiv, Khust, Teresva, Korolevo, Vynogradiv, Berehove, and Solotvyno. Previously, they had to make several transfers to travel abroad or to central Ukraine. Now, with train No. 39/40, these cities have direct access to the Chop junction station and international destinations.

For example, a resident of Khust will be able to travel to Chop without changing trains and board a train to Prague or Budapest, and upon return, immediately continue their journey to their hometown.

To avoid queues at ticket offices and check ticket availability, Ukrzaliznytsia advises planning your trip in advance. The easiest way to do this is through the carrier's digital services or the Visit Ukraine portal, where you can not only buy train tickets online, but also instantly find alternative routes, check availability, and combine trips with flights and bus routes. This is especially convenient for trips to Europe.

We remind you! Ukrzaliznytsia is resuming service to Zakarpattia after track modernization. Read about which trains are running again to resort towns, which routes have been extended, and when ticket sales will open in our previous article.

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