Many people have been in touch to ask about transport to the gathering and we're really happy to hear that some of you are looking for alternative ways to travel other than by plane.
We are living in urgent times, and with Greta Thunberg
sailing into New York last week to take part in the UN climate summit it seems that the world is waking up to the environmental impact of flying.
As the African proverb often quoted by
Bayo Akomolafe says, "the times are urgent, let us slow down." We appreciate that it's not always financially or practically possible to travel the 'slow way', but for those of you that can we encourage you to consider this option. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but who knows who you might connect with, or what will emerge, along the way.
We have created this Facebook group to help you to coordinate and cocreate your journey with fellow travellers.
Below are some suggested routes to Kyiv from Berlin, Stockholm and London. All approx. prices are for return tickets.
We look forward to greeting you soon!
The Emerge Gathering Team.
FROM BERLIN: Take the train to Warzaw and catch the overnight train from Warzaw to Kyiv. Alternatively, take a direct bus from Berlin to Kyiv.
Route(s):
Direct bus from Berlin to Kyiv.
OR
Train from Berlin to Warzaw
Duration: 6-7h
Price: Approx 60€
Sleeper train from Warzaw to Kyiv
Duration: 18h
Price: Approx. 100 - 200€
FROM STOCKHOLM: Travel to Berlin via train, then take the train from Berlin to Warzaw and catch the overnight train from Warzaw to Kyiv. Alternatively, take the train to Berlin and a bus from Berlin to Kyiv.
Route(s):
Train from Stockholm to Berlin
Duration: 15h
Price: Approx. 60€
Train from Berlin to Warzaw
Duration: 6-7h
Price: Approx. 60€
Sleeper train from Warzaw to Kyiv
Duration: 18h
Price: Approx. 100 - 200€
OR
Direct bus from Berlin to Kyiv.
FROM LONDON: Travel to Berlin via train or bus, then take the train from Berlin to Warzaw and catch the overnight train from Warzaw to Kyiv. Alternatively, travel to Berlin and then catch a bus from Berlin to Kyiv.
Route(s):
Train or bus from London to Berlin
Duration: 9h / 24h
Price: From 100€ / Below €100
Train from Berlin to Warzaw
Duration: 6-7h
Price: Approx. 60€
Sleeper train from Warzaw to Kyiv
Duration: 18h
Price: Approx. 100 - 200€
OR
Direct bus from Berlin to Kyiv