Traveling by Intercity can be cheaper. Save on tickets on Ukrzaliznytsia trains

Ukrzaliznytsia's Intercity and Intercity+ trains are popular with those who want to get to their destination quickly and comfortably. Traveling in this class of trains, you gradually get used to comfortable seats, modern interiors, a European-style dining car, and, of course, comfortable, spacious restrooms. Even if it is in second class, the trip will be more pleasant than in a regular train, even in a compartment. The demand for increased comfort also increases the price of the ticket. OBOZ.UA has found out how you can save money when buying tickets for Intercity and Intercity+. Now you can enjoy comfort for less money.

What is the difference between Intercity and Intercity+ trains?

Take into account the advantages of each train to save money or get to your desired destination on time and quickly.

• The Intercity train uses a speed range of 80 to 160 km/h, while the Intercity+ uses a speed range of 90 to 200 km/h.
• Intercity has a standard level of comfort and services, while Intercity+ has an increased level of comfort and an expanded list of services.
• Intercity has a wide list of connections and routes, while Intercity+ has a limited list of connections.

If you are not limited in time, give preference to a slightly cheaper Intercity.

Loyalty programs for Intercity and Intercity+ trains

Few people know that Intercity trains have their own loyalty program and bonus system. This is where your savings start. Save the article to have a cheat sheet at hand. By taking into account a few points, you will be able to keep up with comfort.

Intercity+ offers a discount on first class tickets:

• - 10% when buying tickets 20-15 days in advance,
• - 10% when buying tickets for Wednesday and Saturday,
• - 10% when purchasing round-trip tickets,
• - 15% when buying tickets for Tuesday.

The cost of first class tickets increases by 10-15% when purchased 4-2 days in advance and 1 day in advance.

Intercity+ offers a discount on second class tickets:

• - 10% when buying tickets for Thursday or Saturday,
• - 10% when purchasing round-trip tickets.

Intercity offers a discount on first and second class tickets:

• - 10% when buying tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bonus program of Intercity and Intercity+ trains

Using the bonus system of Intercity and Intercity+ trains, you can invest in your future without having to choose between comfort and savings. To do this, you need to take four steps:

• Register in the bonus program in your personal profile on the website booking.uz.gov.ua;
• Buy train tickets online (Intercity + 1 class);
• Accumulate bonus points for purchases;
• Use bonuses when buying the next tickets.

If you are still hesitating between 2nd and 1st class in Intercity trains

While for some people legroom is a small thing that can be sacrificed, for others it is a priority to travel in comfort. The first class of Intercity trains offers this and several other significant advantages:

• more comfortable seats. The seats are wider, have a greater angle of inclination and extended functionality;
• more legroom. At least 15 cm;
• distance to the neighboring side chair. Your elbows will be freer by at least 10 cm;
• more sockets;
• fewer people;
• you can use the high-comfort lounge at the station absolutely free of charge (Intercity + class 1).