«Ukrzaliznytsia» launches a new international train No. 123/124 Kyiv — Kholm, which for the first time will provide direct rail connection between Zhytomyr and Lutsk with Poland. The first trip is scheduled for November 28, 2026.
This was reported on November 11 by the press service of «Ukrzaliznytsia». Ticket sales for the new route have already started.
The train will run every other day. Thanks to the new route, residents of Zhytomyr and Lutsk will be able to reach the Polish city of Kholm without transfers, and from there continue their journey to other cities in Poland.
The train will depart from Kyiv on even dates of the month. Schedule in the direction of Poland:
- Kyiv — departure at 18:48;
- Zhytomyr — stop at 21:38;
- Lutsk — stop at 04:22 the next day;
- Kholm — arrival at 10:47 the next day.
At Kholm station, passengers will be able to transfer to Polish trains heading to Warsaw, Lublin, and Poznań.
In the opposite direction, the train will run on odd dates of the month. Schedule for the Kholm — Kyiv service:
- Kholm — departure at 17:15;
- Lutsk — stop at 01:00 the next day;
- Zhytomyr — stop at 08:20 the next day;
- Kyiv — arrival at 11:15 the next day.
The railway company notes that the new route will be useful not only for passengers heading to Poland, but also for those traveling within Ukraine.
In particular, the train will provide additional connections between Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Lutsk. Passengers will be able to use it for trips between regional centers without the need to cross the state border.
The new service is of particular importance for residents of Zhytomyr and Volyn regions, as it allows them to reach the Polish railway hub of Kholm directly, from where they can continue their journey across Poland.
Tickets for train No. 123/124 can be purchased through official sales channels of «Ukrzaliznytsia», including the company's mobile app.
