Mykolaiv Observatory
A historic observatory dating to 1821.
Mykolaiv
A historic shipbuilding city on the Bug and Inhul rivers
Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine476,101
Buses from Mykolaiv run every day, with tickets from 1,300 ₴. The most popular direction is Chișinău: from 1,300 ₴, 5–7 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.
About the city
Mykolaiv is a half-million-strong regional centre, historically known for shipbuilding.
By coach it's 2 hours to Odesa.
Top places to see
Zoo
One of Ukraine's oldest zoos.
Southern Bug Embankment
A green promenade along the Southern Bug — a favourite for walks and panoramic river views.
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Mykolaiv in one day
A route through the historic centre.
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Observatory, zoo, a walk along the Southern Bug embankment and dinner by the river.
Booking a bus to Mykolaiv 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.