What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv is to bus and train which costs 1 800 ₴ - 2 800 ₴ and takes 22h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv is to drive which takes 15h 57m and costs 8 500 ₴ - 13 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kharkiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kharkiv station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Bucharest and Poltava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Kharkiv is 1385 km. The road distance is 1200.2 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Kharkiv without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 37m and costs 1 800 ₴ - 2 800 ₴.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

It takes approximately 22h 37m to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kharkiv bus from?

Bucharest to Kharkiv bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Kharkiv bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kharkiv bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Poltava station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kharkiv is 1200 km. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Bucharest to Kharkiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

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Where can I stay near Kharkiv?

There are 436+ hotels available in Kharkiv.

Bucharest to Kharkiv - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Odesabus Uman-Bucharest / ...
2. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kharkiv-Pas.train 008Ш
22h 37m
₴1,834–2,729
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Poltavabus Poltava-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Poltava to Kharkiv 1 Bus stationbus 900057721
28h 14m
₴4,109–4,219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the bus from Chișinău to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kharkiv-Pas.train
28h 55m
Drive 1,200.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kharkivcar 1,200.2 km
15h 57m
₴8,530–12,320
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Chisinaubus 3921
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Kharkiv Central bus stationbus Kharkiv
28h 30m

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Distance: 1,385.3 km
Duration: 22h 37m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kharkiv, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 to Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Valea Cascadelor, Bucharest, and Poltava in around 28h 14m.

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