Travel Recommendation: Gdańsk, Poland to Tal'ne, Ukraine
Transport Mode
The most efficient and practical mode of transport for this journey is by train and bus combination, which provides a balance between price and travel time.
Train
- Companies: PKP Intercity (Poland) & Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukraine)
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours by train from Gdańsk to Lviv
- Distance: 640 km from Gdańsk to Lviv
- Costs: Approximately ZAR 800 for a second-class ticket
- Roads/Routes: The primary rail route is via the E28 and intersects with European routes leading towards Ukraine.
Pro Tip: Book your train tickets in advance through the PKP Intercity website to secure the best prices and preferred seating.
Bus
- Companies: FlixBus, Ecolines
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours from Lviv to Tal'ne
- Distance: 300 km from Lviv to Tal'ne
- Costs: Approximately ZAR 300
- Roads/Routes: The route predominantly follows the H-10 and M-12 highways towards Tal'ne.
Pro Tip: Check the bus companies' schedules as they can vary; it's advisable to arrive at the bus station early to secure a good seat.
Overall Journey Details
- Total Duration: Approximately 13 hours (including transfer times)
- Total Distance: 940 km (including both train and bus segments)
- Total Costs: Approximately ZAR 1,100 (ZAR 800 for train + ZAR 300 for bus)
Recommendation: Depart from Gdańsk early in the morning to give yourself ample time to connect between the train and bus. Make sure to have Ukrainian currency (Hryvnia) on hand for local purchases while in Tal'ne.