How to get to Bukovel

Bukovel is Ukraine's most popular and largest ski resort, renowned for its well-developed infrastructure, attracting visitors from beyond the country's borders. Bukovel is situated near the village of Polyanitsa in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. While reaching the resort may require using multiple modes of transportation, there are various options available to travelers each year.

How to get to Bukovel: Modes of Transportation

By Train

The railway stations closest to Bukovel are Ivano-Frankivsk (110 km away) and Lviv (245 km away). Kiev offers regular train services to these cities, and international travelers can access the capital directly from Moscow and Minsk.

You can also reach the resort from Vorokhta (21 km away) and Yaremche (40 km away), where train number 143, Kiev-Vorokhta, arrives. Additionally, transfers to Bukovel are organized from all nearby towns, with regular buses serving the resort.

By Bus

Regular bus services, with up to 12 daily departures, run from Ivano-Frankivsk to the Polyanitsa bus station, which is the closest one to Bukovel. Flights to Bukovel are also available from Lviv, Lutsk, Kutov, and Zbarazh.

By Plane

The fastest and most comfortable way to reach Bukovel is by air. The international airports closest to the resort are located in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.

Transfer

Due to the relatively distant locations of the railway station and airport from Bukovel, transfer services have gained immense popularity among tourists. These services are provided by private companies.

There are minibuses available for transfers to Bukovel, with capacities ranging from 4 to 16 passengers. The cost of travel per passenger depends on the number of seats in the vehicle. On average, you can expect to pay for a car: starting from 800 UAH (from Ivano-Frankivsk), 1700 UAH (from Lviv), 400 UAH (from Yaremche), and 250 UAH (from Vorokhta).

Finding Fellow Travelers

BlaBlaCar is the most popular platform for finding fellow travelers. You can specify your route (e.g., Kyiv-Bukovel) and travel date. The program will provide you with options for carpooling, including the number of available seats in the car and the cost of the journey.

Often, the price offered by the driver is lower or equivalent to the cost of traveling by train or bus. Additionally, carpooling offers a comfortable ride with no transfers.

By Car

Since the road to Bukovel traverses mountainous terrain, keep in mind that you will encounter mountainous serpentine roads, narrow, and winding routes. The resort's coordinates are 48.365175, 24.400295.

The most convenient route to the resort, especially if you're coming from Kyiv, is through Ivano-Frankivsk (96 km away). Follow the T0906 highway to Nadvirna, then turn onto H09 through Yaremche and Tatariv. The travel time is approximately 2 hours.

Alternatively, if you're coming from Chernivtsi, you can take the N10 route (162 km away). Drive through Kolomyia and Delyatin, and your travel time will be around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

If you're traveling from Uzhgorod, take the N09 highway through Mukachevo and Rakhiv. The journey will take approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 255 km.

How to Get to Bukovel from Major Cities

Ivano-Frankivsk - Bukovel

You can reach Bukovel from Ivano-Frankivsk by bus in just 1.5 hours. Buses run frequently, with approximately 10-12 departures per day. However, please note that the last bus leaves at 17:30. The ticket price starts from 90 UAH.

An alternative option is to take an electric train from Ivano-Frankivsk to Yaremche or Vorokhta, although this is most convenient for travelers who have arranged a transfer, as you may need to take another bus from the train station.

Taking a taxi from Ivano-Frankivsk to Bukovel is significantly more expensive than public transportation, with prices starting from 800 UAH for a car with up to 4 people. The distance from Ivano-Frankivsk to Bukovel is 110 km.

Kiev - Bukovel

From the capital, you can reach Bukovel by train or by plane. Optimal flights are available via UIA to Lviv (with prices starting from 980 UAH one way) or to Ivano-Frankivsk (starting from 1700 UAH).

If you choose the train, it's recommended to travel from Kiev to Bukovel via Ivano-Frankivsk. The high-speed train 749 K will take approximately 8 hours (with a ticket price of 335 UAH for one seat in 2nd class).

Upon arriving in Ivano-Frankivsk or Lviv, you will need to take a shuttle bus to Bukovel (from Ivano-Frankivsk starting at 90 UAH, from Lviv starting at 250 UAH).

You can also take train number 143 from Kyiv to Vorokhta (with prices starting at 650 UAH for one seat in a compartment). The distance from Kiev to Bukovel is 640 km.

Lviv - Bukovel

There are limited buses to Bukovel from Lviv, with ticket prices starting at 250 UAH. If you are traveling with a group, it may be cost-effective to book a taxi, starting at 1700 UAH per car. Alternatively, you can arrange for a seat in a transfer, with ticket prices depending on the number of passengers in the car (ranging from 250-300 UAH per person).

You can also reach Yaremche by train from Lviv, but please note that it arrives late, at 21:00. In this case, you may need to spend the night in the city or arrange for a taxi (starting at 400 UAH per car). The distance from Lviv to Bukovel is 245 km.

Odesa - Bukovel

Odesa is the furthest major city from the resort in Ukraine, with a distance of 856 km. To reach Bukovel from Odessa, you'll need to make connections. First, you should travel to Lviv, and from there, you can continue your journey to Bukovel by bus or train.

Train options from Odessa to Lviv:
- Train 026 Sh: 12:00 hours on the way, compartment seat - 213 UAH per person.
- Train 012 Sh: 09:50 on the way, 544 UAH for one place in a compartment.

Ternopil - Bukovel

From Ternopil, it's most convenient to take a train to Yaremche or Vorokhta. There are also direct buses available to Bukovel.

Kharkiv - Bukovel

There are no direct trains from Kharkiv to the resort. You'll need to take a train to Lviv and then continue your journey to Bukovel by train or bus.

Uzhgorod - Bukovel

The most convenient way to reach the resort from Uzhgorod is to take a bus to Yaremche and transfer to a bus heading to Bukovel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uzhgorod to Lviv.

Lutsk - Bukovel

There are no direct train or bus connections from Lutsk to Bukovel. We recommend traveling via Lviv.

Chernivtsi - Bukovel

The most cost-effective way to travel from Chernivtsi is by bus to Yaremche, where you can then transfer to transportation to Bukovel. Alternatively, you can take a train to Ivano-Frankivsk and proceed directly to the resort from there.

Dnipro - Bukovel

There are no direct trains to Bukovel from Dnipro. You should plan to travel via Lviv. Another convenient route is from Dnipro to Kiev and then onwards to Bukovel.

How to Get to Bukovel from the Nearest Cities and Towns

Yaremche - Bukovel

Distance: 40 km
Trip time: 50 min

Yaremche offers regular buses to Bukovel every day, with departures every 30-60 minutes. The fare is 30 UAH. Additionally, you can arrange for a transfer service, with car fees starting from 400 UAH. The transfer cost varies based on the number of passengers in the car.

Many tourists opt to stay in Yaremche and travel to the resort since accommodation in Bukovel can be quite expensive. This approach is often more economical, and exploring Yaremche can be an enjoyable experience.

Vorokhta - Bukovel

Distance: 21 km
Trip time: 30 min

For traveling to the resort from Vorokhta, you can arrange for a transfer service as there are no shuttle buses available.

Mikulichin - Bukovel

Distance: 26 km
Trip time: 35 min

Mikulichin serves as a transit point for buses from other cities. You can also catch a shuttle bus to reach Bukovel.

Yasinya - Bukovel

Distance: 22.5 km
Trip time: 37 min

Regular buses do not operate this route, so you'll need to arrange for a transfer to reach Bukovel.

Yablunitsa - Bukovel

Distance: 15 km
Trip time: 22 min

Yablunitsa is the nearest village to Polyanitsa and, consequently, Bukovel. You can catch a shuttle bus or arrange a transfer for this route.

Tatariv - Bukovel

Distance: 13.5 km
Trip time: 18 min

The situation in Tatariv is similar to Mikulichin. You can catch buses passing through the village or arrange a transfer to reach Bukovel.

Slavskoye - Bukovel

Distance: 258 km
Trip time: 4 hours 30 min

The easiest way to reach Bukovel from Slavskoye, especially if you are traveling with a group, is to book a minibus. Otherwise, it can be expensive. Alternatively, you can take a train to Ivano-Frankivsk (about 3 hours), and from there, you can take a bus to the resort.

Truskavets - Bukovel

Distance: 231 km
Trip time: 4 hours and 10 minutes

There are no direct routes to the resort from Truskavets. You can take a train or bus to Lviv and then continue to Bukovel from there.

Svalyava - Bukovel

Distance: 241 km
Trip time: 4 hours 35 min

Similar to Truskavets, the easiest way to reach Bukovel from Svalyava is through Lviv.

How to Get to Bukovel from Other Countries

Minsk - Bukovel

The fastest way to reach Bukovel from Minsk is by air via Lviv with Belavia (from 3800 UAH one way). The more economical option is by train via Kyiv (1400 UAH for 1 seat in a compartment).

Kishinev - Bukovel

The most convenient way to get to the resort from Chisinau is via Kiev. Direct flights are available with Air Moldova or UIA (from 4500 UAH one way). A cheaper option is by train (1445 UAH in a compartment for one).

Brest - Bukovel

Given that Brest is 350 km away from Minsk, the most straightforward route to Bukovel is through the capital of Belarus.

Gomel - Bukovel

The quicker route from Gomel is through Lviv. Belavia offers direct flights from 3800 UAH one way. Alternatively, you can reach Kyiv by train, with a compartment ticket costing 750 UAH for one person.