Bus Chełm – Zhytomyr
from 2,100 ₴
8–11 hThe Chełm – Zhytomyr bus covers about 470 km, takes roughly 8–11 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 2,100 ₴ — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. 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.
- Distance
- 470 km
- Travel time
- 8–11 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Chełm – Zhytomyr bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:40Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Liubelska; budynok 216 | 09:35Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 154 km | 8h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ |
| 01:25Zupynka "MakDonalds" | 11:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 9h 55min | daily | KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC |
| 01:30Zupynka "MakDonalds" | 11:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 9h 30min | daily | KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC |
| 03:20Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 12:00Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 8h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 10:10Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 20:00Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 9h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 12:10Zupynka "MakDonalds" | 22:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 10h 10min | Sun | ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП |
| 19:20zupynka hromadskoho transportu Al. Armii Krajowej/KFC 05 i 06 | 05:05Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93 | 9h 45min | daily | MyWay |
| 22:00Avtovokzal Kholm, vulytsia Lvivska; budynok 20 | 06:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 8h 10min | daily | ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ |
| 23:20Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 10:00Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 10h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — Sep 12, from 2100 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-08-29. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Chełm – Zhytomyr route
The Chełm–Zhytomyr bus brings people back from across the border deep into Ukraine: 470 km, 8–11 hours, daily, with up to 9 departures a week. Boarding in Chełm is by the McDonald's at 216 Lubelska street, an easy walk or short ride from the railway station, which makes the trip a natural continuation of a train from Lublin or Warsaw. Then comes the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing, the M06 via Kovel or Lutsk and Rivne, with the drop-off in Zhytomyr at the central bus station at 93 Kyivska street. Some trips stop at a filling station at kilometre 154 of the M06, convenient for passengers from the towns along the road. The seat is booked online and paid to the driver in hryvnia at boarding.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the bus leave from in Chełm?
From the stop by the McDonald's at 216 Lubelska street, a short distance from the railway station.
How long does the trip take?
From 8 to 11 hours over 470 km, including the border crossing.
Are there stops along the way?
Yes, the bus calls at towns along the M06 and at a filling station at kilometre 154. The full list is in the trip details.
How do I pay the fare?
Booking is online and settlement is with the driver in hryvnia at boarding.
How many buses run on the Chełm – Zhytomyr route?
The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:40, the last at 23:20. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Chełm – Zhytomyr route?
Carriers on this route: ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ, KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC, Pavluks Trans, ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП, MyWay, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.