According to the Kyiv Metro, subway operations in the capital will run for an hour longer starting September 10, following a decision to shorten the city’s curfew. All metro stations will close later for passenger entry, while the schedule and intervals vary across the Red, Blue, and Green lines. Underground stations will maintain their round-the-clock schedule as air raid shelters without changes.
Schedule Changes and Station Closures Across Metro Lines
According to the Kyiv Metro, the schedule adjustments mean that passengers must pay close attention to station entrance closing times rather than relying solely on individual train timetables. For instance, the University station will operate until 23:38 instead of 22:38 starting September 10. Representatives for the metro system note that the timetable is designed so passengers entering a station just before closure can reach any other station on the network.
For the Red Line (M1), lobby operating hours show that station openings will occur primarily between 05:25 and 05:46, while entries will close between 23:24 and 23:40 depending on the specific station and lobby. First trains depart between 05:34 and 06:15, and final trains run until 05:30 to 00:08. Weekday intervals on the Red Line are set at 3 to 4 minutes during peak hours from 08:00 to 09:00 and 18:00 to 19:00, 4 to 6 minutes during the day, and 7 to 10 minutes in the morning and evening. Weekend intervals run 6 to 7 minutes during the day and 9 to 11 minutes during morning and evening hours.
For the Blue Line (M2), stations open between 05:20 and 05:55, with entry closing times set between 23:22 and 23:39. First trains depart between 05:30 and 06:07, and final trains run until 23:30 and 00:05. Weekday intervals on the Blue Line span 3 to 4 minutes during the morning peak and 3 to 5 minutes during the evening peak, with daytime intervals at 5 to 6 minutes and other times ranging from 7 to 11 minutes. Weekend trains run every 6 minutes during the day and 7 to 11 minutes in the morning and evening.
For the Green Line (M3), station lobbies open between 05:23 and 05:52, and close for entry between 23:20 and 23:41. Initial departures run from 05:31 to 06:22, and final trains arrive at terminal stations by 23:25 to 00:13. Weekday peak intervals on the Green Line measure 3 to 4 minutes, daytime intervals range from 4 to 6 minutes, and morning and evening intervals span 7 to 10 minutes. Weekend intervals are 6 to 7 minutes during the day and 9 to 11 minutes in the morning and evening.
Did You Know? Underground metro stations in Kyiv continue to operate round-the-clock as air raid shelters regardless of regular transit schedules or curfew adjustments.
Curfew Adjustments and Connecting Transit Operations
According to the Kyiv Metro and related city updates, the curfew in Kyiv and the Kyiv region will run from 01:00 to 05:00 starting September 10, prompting the extension of public transport hours. Because train delays can occur during air raid alerts during curfew hours, four bus routes will operate from the Central Station. Additionally, on September 9 under a yellow danger level, Green Line trains operate in test mode between the right and left banks across the South Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the metro schedule changes take effect in Kyiv?
According to the Kyiv Metro, the updated schedule begins on September 10, when all subway stations will work for an hour longer due to a shortened curfew.
How do passengers know when to catch the last train?
Representatives for the metro urge passengers to focus specifically on station entrance closing times rather than individual train timetables, as schedules are arranged so riders entering before closure can reach any station.
What happens to the metro stations during air raid alerts?
According to the Kyiv Metro, the operation of underground stations as shelters during air raids remains 24 hours a day and unchanged.
How will you adjust your daily commute to align with the new closing times and extended transit availability across Kyiv?
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