How much public transport costs in Kyiv in November 2026: fares, discounts, and what operates after tram shutdowns

Kyiv offers passengers a wide choice of travel methods — from the metro and buses to minibuses and the urban train. However, due to problems in the energy system, part of the usual surface transport is temporarily out of service, forcing the city and carriers to adjust traffic patterns and remind passengers of current tariffs. The XAB.info editorial team has gathered up-to-date information for November 2026 on fare costs and ways to save on trips.

Single Fare and Temporary Shutdown of Trams and Trolleybuses

Since July 15, 2026, a single-ride ticket in Kyiv municipal transport costs 30 hryvnias. The single fare applies to the metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, funiculars, and the urban train. Meanwhile, since the evening of November 3, amid a critical situation in the power grid, the operation of trams and trolleybuses has been temporarily suspended; on certain routes, they are partially replaced by buses. The metro, according to city services, is operating normally, though future underground operations will depend on the state of the power grid.

Discounts, Monthly Passes, and Transfer Ticket

For passengers who regularly use municipal transport, a discount system is in effect: the cost of a single trip decreases as the number of purchased tickets increases. Monthly passes with a limited number of trips are also available, while an unlimited monthly pass for all types of municipal transport costs 3,656 hryvnias. Separately, a transfer ticket for all types of municipal transport valid for 90 minutes costs 60 hryvnias — the number of transfers with it is unlimited.

Private Carriers and Urban Train

Starting August 1, private carriers increased fares on most capital routes. As previously explained by Ihor Moisienko, head of the Association of Carriers of Kyiv and Kyiv Region, the fare review is related to rising fuel prices, driver shortages, and the increasing cost of spare parts and lubricants. From July 22, 2026, the price of a single ticket on the Kyiv City Express was also changed — brought in line with Kyiv public transport tariffs, and travel passes were introduced for regular passengers.

Payment Methods: App, QR Tickets, and Terminals

Single tickets and passes can be purchased via the Kyiv Digital app or self-service terminals. The capital operates 231 terminals at surface transport stops and 304 terminals across 52 metro stations; through them, you can buy or top up a transport card and purchase QR tickets. Transport cards can also be topped up at approximately 1,800 EasyPay terminals. A QR ticket purchased in the app can be shared with another passenger via the "Share Ticket" feature.

Benefits and Backup Schemes on Bridges

Kyiv maintains established fare benefits in municipal transport: students pay 50% of the monthly pass cost, schoolchildren use transport for free during the academic year, and during summer vacations, a 25% payment rate applies to students. Amid security challenges, authorities are preparing backup transport connection schemes between the left and right banks of the Dnipro: starting November 9, reversible traffic is introduced on the Paton Bridge, and rules for trucks and public transport are changing on the North and South bridges. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the government to prepare a free travel program in urban surface transport and ensure a sufficient reserve of buses to maintain transport operations during metro interruptions or problems with bridge crossings.