New Train Service from Kyiv to Bucharest Gains Popularity
17 October 2025 19:47
The new international train No. 99/100 from Kyiv to Bucharest is experiencing increasing interest from Ukrainian travelers. In just two weeks, 2100 tickets have been sold, as reported by "Ukrzaliznytsia".
"During the first week of its operation, Ukrzaliznytsia transported nearly 800 passengers. The most common route taken by Ukrainians was from Vinnytsia to Bucharest", – the statement reads.
"This train provides access to two international airports in Romania – in Iași and Bucharest. In Iași, it is convenient to connect to night flights, while in Bucharest, morning flights are accessible. The local transport system ensures smooth transfers", – adds Ukrzaliznytsia.
Additionally, at Bucharest's main station, Gara de Nord, passengers can transfer to trains heading to Burgas, Sofia, and Istanbul.
The customs control duration between Ukraine and Moldova is one hour, and between Moldova and Romania, it takes one and a half hours.