How to get from Ukraine to Croatia: a new train from Poland
At the end of June, a new train service from Poland to Croatia began operating as a result of the 2024-2025 tourism boom. Find out how to plan the best route from Ukraine to Croatia and plan your trip in advance
According to OtiumPortal, Croatia experienced a tourism boom in 2024: 21.3 million tourists visited the country, representing a 10-11% increase in popularity compared to the previous year. By the end of 2024, it was clear that the popularity of Dubrovnik and other resorts would only grow, which was a great opportunity for the development of the transfer sector and the economy not only of Croatia but also of neighbouring countries: on 29 June, EuroNews reported the launch of a direct rail link between Poland and Croatia. The first train on the ‘Adriatic Express’ route arrived in Rijeka (a city in northwestern Croatia) this Saturday, 28 June. From now on, it will run four times a week until the end of the summer tourist season.
Ukrainians also consider Croatia one of the most attractive destinations for holidays. In this article, we have compiled up-to-date information on how to get from Ukraine to Croatia as quickly and comfortably as possible. Please note that your trip will have two stages: first to Poland, and then from there to Croatia.
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How to get from Ukraine to Croatia?
Step 1: Trains, buses and transfers to Poland
As of 3 July 2025, various modes of transport are available for travel from Ukraine to Poland. It is important to note that schedules and prices are subject to change, so it is always recommended to check the latest information before travelling.
Trains from Ukraine to Poland
Ukrzaliznytsia offers several routes connecting major cities in Ukraine with Polish destinations such as Przemyśl, Chełm and Warsaw. Przemyśl and Chełm are often important transfer points for further travel in Poland and Europe.
Kyiv – Przemyśl
Train No. 705/706K ‘Intercity+’: Departure from Kyiv in the morning (e.g. 8:30), arrival in Przemyśl in the evening of the same day. Prices: 1st class – approx. 1160 UAH, 2nd class – approx. 816 UAH.
Train No. 715/716 ‘Intercity+’: Departure from Kyiv in the afternoon, arrival in Przemyśl at night. Prices are similar.
Train No. 53/54: Departure from Kyiv in the evening, arrival in Przemyśl in the morning of the next day. Compartment – about 1333 UAH.
Please note! Transfers to trains to Krakow, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw are possible.
Kyiv – Chełm
Train No. 19/20: Departure from Kyiv in the evening (for example, 21:41), arrival in Chełm in the evening of the next day. A compartment costs around 2061 UAH.
Train No. 23: Same route.
Please note! Transfers to trains to Warsaw are possible.
Kyiv – Warsaw
Train No. 67/68: Departure from Kyiv in the evening (e.g. 18:23), arrival in Warsaw in the morning of the next day. Stops in Kovel, Yagodyn, Chełm, Lublin, etc. Tickets for this route are very scarce. The cost of a compartment is approximately 2061 UAH.
Dnipro – Kyiv – Chełm
Train No. 119: Departs from Dnipro in the evening, arrives in Chełm the next day.
Zaporizhia – Lviv – Przemyśl
Train No. 31: Daily service. Departs from Zaporizhia in the evening, arrives in Przemyśl in the afternoon of the next day. Passes through Dnipro and Lviv. Cost: from Zaporizhia – 2746 UAH, from Dnipro – 2625 UAH, from Lviv – 892 UAH.
Odesa – Lviv – Przemyśl
Train No. 36/35: Daily service.
Lviv – Rava-Ruska – Warsaw
Train (connecting service): From Lviv to Rava-Ruska, then transfer to a train to Warsaw. Cost: Lviv – Rava-Ruska: 1st class – 168 UAH, 2nd class – 124 UAH. Rava-Ruska – Warsaw: 1st class – 1379 UAH, 2nd class – 1237 UAH.
Important! You need to purchase two separate tickets.
Buses from Ukraine to Poland
Bus service is very well developed, covering a large number of Ukrainian and Polish cities. Destinations include Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Katowice, Gdansk and others.
Direct routes:
Kyiv – Warsaw: from 1,200 UAH to 1,700 UAH. Travel time: approximately 13-16 hours.
Lviv – Warsaw: from 750 UAH.
Lviv – Krakow: from 800 UAH.
Kyiv – Krakow: from 1,400 UAH.
Lviv – Wrocław: from 1080 UAH.
Kharkiv – Warsaw: from 2090 UAH.
Choose the most convenient route on the Visit Ukraine portal – you can buy a bus or train ticket at any time!
Visit Ukraine transfers from Ukraine to Poland
Visit Ukraine is a portal that provides comprehensive information and services for foreigners travelling to/from Ukraine, as well as for Ukrainians. We offer not only information, but also organised transfers.
Features of Visit Ukraine transfers
Individual and group transfers: These are usually comfortable minibuses or cars that allow you to plan your trip flexibly.
Routes: These can cover both popular destinations (e.g. Kyiv – Warsaw, Lviv – Przemyśl) and less standard ones.
Advantages of Visit Ukraine transfers
Comfort: Often offer better conditions than regular buses, with more space and fewer stops.
Speed: Can be faster than regular buses, as they do not depend on a fixed schedule of stops.
Convenience: Usually pick up passengers from a designated location and deliver them to their desired destination.
Possibility to cross the border without queues (if it is a transfer that can use priority lanes, or if it is individual transport that allows you to choose less busy checkpoints).
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Step 2: how to get from Poland to Croatia?
As of 3 July 2025, travel from Poland to Croatia is possible by various modes of transport: trains, buses and planes. Each has its own characteristics in terms of travel time, cost and convenience.
Trains from Poland to Croatia
You can use the direct connection ‘Warsaw – Rijeka’ (ticket price – from €50), which we mentioned earlier, or choose one of the routes with transfers, most often in Vienna (Austria) or Budapest (Hungary).
Warsaw – Zagreb
Travel time: On average, 29-30 hours, including transfers.
Transfers: Usually one transfer in Vienna (Wien Hauptbahnhof). There are night trains on the Vienna – Zagreb route.
Frequency: Approximately 2-3 times a week (information as of early July 2025).
Approximate cost: From €180-230.
Krakow / Katowice – Zagreb
Transfers are also required. Approximate ticket prices start at €104 (Krakow) or €116 (Katowice).
Buses from Poland to Croatia
Bus connections are one of the most common and often more direct options.
Warsaw – Zagreb
Travel time: Approximately 15-16 hours.
Frequency: 12 times a day.
Approximate cost: From 3000-3500 UAH (€70-80).
Wroclaw – Zagreb
Travel time: Approximately 14-15 hours.
Frequency: 12 times a day.
Approximate cost: From 3300-3700 UAH (€75-85).
Krakow – Dubrovnik
Travel time: From 22.5 to 26 hours.
Frequency: flights may be daily or several times a day.
Approximate cost: From 2300-2900 UAH (€55-70), can reach 5700 UAH (€130+).
Flights from Poland to Croatia
Flying is the fastest way to get from Poland to Croatia, especially during the summer season, when there are more direct flights to Croatian coastal cities.
Warsaw – Split
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes – 2 hours (direct flight).
Cost: From 1800-3500 UAH (€45-85) one way (in July).
Warsaw – Zadar
Cost: From 1200 UAH (€30) (Ryanair, one way).
Wroclaw – Zadar
Cost: From 735 UAH (€18) (Ryanair, one way).
Warsaw – Dubrovnik
Cost: From 1500 UAH (€37) (one way).
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Reminder! We have previously provided a list of insurance policy requirements for entry into Croatia. Follow the link to make sure that your insurance is valid in this country.
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