Starting August 1, a new international route has been added to the schedules of European carriers, significantly simplifying logistics for travelers from Ukraine. A new night train will begin operating between the Polish city of Przemyśl and Frankfurt am Main in Germany. The launch of this route was made possible thanks to the cooperation between the Spanish railway company Renfe and the Ukrainian railway company Ukrzaliznytsia.

The route passes through the territory of three countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. The train does not just connect two points but makes stops in key European cities, including Krakow, Prague, and Dresden. In Germany, the train will visit a number of cities, including Bad Schandau, Weißenfels, Naumburg, Apolda, Gotha, Eisenach, Hanau, and Offenbach, before finishing in Frankfurt am Main.

Logistics for passengers from Ukraine

For Ukrainian citizens, Ukrzaliznytsia has organized a convenient transfer scheme in Przemyśl. This allows travelers to continue their journey to Germany with just one transfer. Passengers can transfer to the new service from a number of Ukrainian trains arriving in this Polish city.

The schedule is as follows:

  • Towards Frankfurt: the train departs from Przemyśl daily at 12:04.
  • In the opposite direction: the train departs from Frankfurt am Main at 15:03. It arrives in Dresden at 22:30, stops in Prague at 01:17, and arrives in Przemyśl at 11:25.

Travel conditions and cost

The new train is equipped with modern Economy Sleeper Class sleeping cars. They offer compartments for one, two, or four people. Comfort is ensured by the presence of air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and sockets for charging gadgets. Breakfast is already included in the price of a sleeping berth ticket.

Passengers are offered a choice between mixed compartments and separate women's compartments. Ticket prices for sleeping cars start from €37.50. For those who prefer to sit, the train includes first and second-class carriages. Tickets for seats will be cheaper — starting from €15.

The launch of this route takes place against the backdrop of a general increase in demand for rail transport. In the summer, Ukrzaliznytsia traditionally faces peak loads, especially on routes to the Carpathians and the coast. The company responds to this by adding carriages and adjusting schedules, without reducing international services.