How to reach Warsaw?

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Buses are understandable - they depart from Kyiv almost every hour, but let's consider the possibility of traveling by train.

What should be taken into account is that traveling by train will be more expensive, but more convenient and comfortable.
The bus goes directly to the airport; when travelling by train, you will have to use a taxi.

A direct Kyiv–Warsaw train runs from Kyiv, offering three-tier compartments and, as a bonus, an adventure in buying tickets for it.

Another option is the Kyiv–Chełm train, followed by the Chełm–Warsaw Intercity, which takes another 3 hours and brings you to the city centre. The Kyiv–Chełm train has ordinary compartment coaches and SV sleeping cars. The train runs twice a day. On arrival in Chełm, you do not have to walk far, because the Intercity leaves from the neighbouring track at the same platform. The scheduled interval between trains is only 1 hour, which is more than enough.

As in Ukraine, intercity has 1st and 2nd classes. There are outlets for charging phones and Wi-Fi, although I personally couldn't connect to it. However, this is not a problem, as the Life mobile operator provides free internet for 50 GB per month in Europe.