
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
An 11th-century cave monastery, a UNESCO site with golden domes above the Dnipro.

A thousand-year-old capital on the banks of the Dnipro
Buses from Kyiv run every day, with tickets from 480 ₴. The most popular direction is Lviv: from 720 ₴, 7–8 h on the road. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
Fares start at 480 ₴ — the exact price depends on the destination, the carrier and the departure date. The cheapest directions are Rivne — from 480 ₴, Lviv — from 720 ₴, Romny — from 850 ₴.
The most popular directions are Lviv, Warsaw, Romny, Rivne, Chișinău. The full list with schedules and fares is on this page.
Pick a destination and a date in the search, choose a trip and a seat, enter passenger details and pay by card or choose to pay the driver on boarding. No account is needed and the confirmation arrives by email.
Kyiv is Ukraine's largest city and the heart of the country. Founded more than 1,500 years ago, it fuses baroque domes of the Lavra, modernist facades of Khreshchatyk, and glassy business districts on the left bank.
Kyiv is the country's main intercity bus hub: hundreds of daily departures from the Central Bus Station connect it with Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, and every major Ukrainian city.
The city is built for short breaks — the metro reaches most neighbourhoods within 30 minutes, and cafes, museums, and restaurants stay open from early morning until late at night.

An 11th-century cave monastery, a UNESCO site with golden domes above the Dnipro.

One of the oldest churches of Kievan Rus, with unique 11th-century mosaics.

A cobbled street of art galleries climbing from Podil up to the old town.

The capital's central square — a symbol of modern Ukrainian history.

The historic merchant quarter with boulevards, street food and Dnipro views.

A 62-metre stainless-steel monument with an observation deck over the Dnipro.

Two simple public-transport routes that take 20 minutes.
Central Bus Station sits on Moskovska Square. The fastest route to the centre is the metro from the nearby Demiivska station (blue line) to Khreshchatyk.
Alternatively, take trolleybus 11 or a marshrutka along Velyka Vasylkivska street — it reaches Maidan Nezalezhnosti in about 20 minutes. Pay with the Kyiv Smart City app or tap a contactless card at the validator.

Podil, Pechersk and the centre: choosing the right base.
For bohemian Kyiv, base yourself in Podil — cafes, bars, the river terminal and a direct metro connection.
Pechersk works best for business travel: ministries, office towers and the Lavra are all within walking distance.
The centre around Khreshchatyk and the Golden Gate is the classic choice for a first visit — every major landmark sits inside a 15-minute walk.

Ukrainian chocolate, ceramics and contemporary design.
Roshen stores carry a huge range of Ukrainian chocolate with locally designed packaging.
Andriyivskyi Descent is the place for handmade ceramics and jewellery from local artisans.
For contemporary design, visit the concept stores of Podil — posters, clothing and accessories from Kyiv-based brands.
Booking a bus to Kyiv online with SoloWay is simple: compare carriers, departure times and "from" prices, choose your seat, and pay by card or in cash to the driver. Your e-ticket arrives by email right away, and services run regularly throughout the year.