Key points
- From 25 April, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing dynamic pricing for tickets.
- The new rules apply to SV (luxury) carriages and first-class Intercity seats.
- Prices will depend on the season, day of the week, how far in advance tickets are booked and how full the train is.
- Fares for second class, compartment and open-plan carriages remain unchanged.
- Fares for SV carriages on international services will rise by around 20%.
From 25 April, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing dynamic pricing for premium-segment tickets, the company has announced.
The new rules apply only to SV (luxury) carriages and first-class seats on Intercity trains for domestic routes. Fares for second class, compartment and open-plan carriages remain unchanged – the state has not revised them since 2021.
The price of premium tickets will depend on four factors:
- Season. During off-peak months, when trains are 70-80% full, tickets will be cheaper. During peak months, such as August, they will be more expensive.
- Day of the week. The lowest prices will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the highest on Fridays and Sundays.
- How far in advance tickets are booked. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, nearly 30% of passengers buy tickets on the day of travel or two days before it. Tickets will be cheaper if bought in advance.
- Train occupancy. If a train is 90–100% full, ticket prices will be higher. On services where seats are still available before departure, prices will be reduced.
Dynamic pricing is a global practice used not only by railway operators but also by taxi services and airlines. The new rules will apply to less than 10% of passengers, who travel in the premium segment, while the rules for everyone else remain unchanged.
– Ukrzaliznytsia.
The company is also raising fares for SV (luxury) carriages on international services by around 20%. Tickets at the new prices have been on sale since 18 April 2026.
Fares for first and second class on Intercity services and for compartment seats on international trains will not be increased.
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