Direct train from Frankfurt to the Ukrainian border: Leo Express plans to launch the route in 2026

European rail transport continues to expand in the direction of Ukraine. Find out when Leo Express plans to launch a direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Przemyśl, what the route will be, and how much tickets will cost

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The Czech railway company Leo Express, a subsidiary of the Spanish national carrier Renfe, plans to launch a direct rail link between Germany and the Ukrainian border in 2026. The route will run from Frankfurt am Main to Przemyśl and is expected to become another important transport corridor for passengers from Eastern and Central Europe.

These plans were reported by the industry publication Railmarket.com.

The Przemyśl–Frankfurt am Main route: through Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany

According to Railmarket.com, the train route will start in Przemyśl, a city that has become a key “gateway” for Ukrainians traveling to EU countries by rail since the start of russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.

The train will then travel through Poland, stopping in the following cities: Rzeszów, Tarnów, Kraków, Katowice, and Tychy.

After that, the route will pass through the Czech Republic. Stops are planned in Bohumin, Ostrava, Olomouc, Pardubice, Prague, Kralupy nad Vltavou, Usti nad Labem, and Decin.

In Germany, the train will stop in Bad Schandau, Dresden, Leipzig, Weimar, Erfurt, Fulda, Hanau, Offenbach, Frankfurt am Main, and Frankfurt Airport.

The total length of the route exceeds 1,300 kilometers, making it one of the longest international rail routes in the region.

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Date of the first flight and ticket prices

According to available information, the first flight of the Przemyśl-Frankfurt am Main train is scheduled for June 25, 2026.

Ticket prices between the terminal stations will start at €10, making the route potentially accessible to a wide range of passengers. In the initial stage, tickets will be sold without mandatory advance seat reservations.

At the same time, Leo Express reports that it plans to introduce the following in January:

● full seat reservations;

● a separate business class.

Passengers who purchase tickets without reservations will be assigned seats after the reservation is activated, taking into account their preferences whenever possible.

Comfort on board and service format

Leo Express plans to serve the new route using its existing fleet of trains. According to the company, passengers will have access to:

● free Wi-Fi;

● power outlets for charging devices;

● air conditioning;

● on-board catering services.

Tip: when planning such routes, it is worth checking all possible travel options in advance. You can conveniently compare trains, buses, and flights and immediately book tickets for various modes of transport through the Visit Ukraine booking system. This allows you to choose the best route and better plan your international trip.

We remind you! During the winter holidays, demand for travel in Ukraine traditionally increases. Read about which additional trains Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled for Christmas and New Year and how to conveniently plan your holiday trip.

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