The Kyiv–Prague bus service allows you to travel from central Ukraine to the Czech Republic without flying. To ensure your journey goes smoothly, it is important to compare not only the departure time, but also the pick-up point, journey time, stops and the specific carrier’s terms and conditions.
How to choose a journey
Enter the correct date on RedRay and compare the available options. Pay attention to the full address of the pick-up point in Kyiv, the arrival point in Prague, any possible changes and the total journey time. A journey that departs a little later is sometimes more convenient due to the location of the bus station or the arrival time.
Ticket and boarding
Once you’ve booked, check the passenger’s name, date, time, city names and boarding address. Save your ticket on your phone and make a separate offline copy. Arrive in good time: at a large coach station, it takes a while to find the platform and make your way to the coach with your luggage.
Documents, border and luggage
Have the original documents required for your specific situation ready. At the border, follow the instructions of the driver and border officials; do not leave your documents in your suitcase. It’s impossible to guarantee how long the checks will take, so don’t plan any short, independent connections after arrival. The rules for travelling to the Czech Republic are summarised in a separate RedRay article.
Arrival in Prague
Before you set off, make a note of the address of the Prague coach station, a map of the city and the route to your accommodation or next mode of transport. Check that public transport will be running at the time of your arrival. Useful details for this destination can be found in the article on preparing for the next stage of your journey.
A quick checklist
- check the date, departure and arrival addresses;
- check your documents and baggage allowance;
- download your ticket and a map for offline use;
- set aside some money for border crossings and public transport.
Timetables are subject to change, so please check your ticket and any notifications from the carrier for the final details just before departure.