City in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Getting around Lviv
How to get around Lviv
The old town is walkable; trams, trolleybuses and buses cover the rest and Uklon and Bolt are cheap. Arrive by train or bus from Poland: Lviv airport remains closed.
Ways to get around Lviv
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Trams, buses and trolleybuses | About 15–20 UAH | Pay by contactless card or the Lviv city app |
| Uklon / Bolt | About 130–220 UAH for 5 km | Cheap; drivers may pause during alerts |
| Intercity trains (Ukrzaliznytsia) | About 400–900 UAH to Kyiv | Overnight sleepers and day Intercity+ about 5–8 h; book early |
Ride-hailing apps in Lviv
A 5 km ride costs about ₴130–220 ($2.9–4.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uklon | Local app; most drivers, works in English |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; drivers pause during air alerts |
- Use apps. Street taxis near the station overcharge new arrivals; most sights are walkable.
Arriving in Lviv
Via Rzeszów or Kraków (RZE)
Lviv airport is closed. Fly to Rzeszów, go to Przemyśl, then Ukrzaliznytsia train to Lviv, about 4–5 h, or buses from Kraków about 7–9 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. You need a 1968 IDP plus your licence. Cars need green card insurance and original registration papers.
- Onward travel in Ukraine: No flights. Ukrzaliznytsia trains, including overnight sleepers and Intercity+, are the backbone and keep running through attacks; book early. Buses and minibuses fill the gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lviv?
No. Use Uklon, Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Lviv?
The old town is walkable; trams, trolleybuses and buses cover the rest and Uklon and Bolt are cheap. Arrive by train or bus from Poland: Lviv airport remains closed.
How do I get from the airport to Lviv?
Lviv airport is closed. Fly to Rzeszów, go to Przemyśl, then Ukrzaliznytsia train to Lviv, about 4–5 h, or buses from Kraków about 7–9 h.
Is Lviv walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Ukrzaliznytsia ticket booking
- Real-time air alert map
- UK FCDO travel advice: Ukraine
- Ukrzaliznytsia ticket booking
- Real-time air alert map
- Uklon
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