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How to get fromDonetsk to Kharkivby taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Donetsk to Kharkiv by taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train via Sloviansk

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Donetsk to Selidovetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Selidove to Slavyanskbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Slavyansk to Izyumbus bus
    4. Take the train from Izium to Основаtrain train
    7h 36m
    ₴2,024–3,209

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Donetsk to Kharkivrideshare rideshare 289.4 km
    4h 40m
    ₴247

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Donetsk to Цукуринеtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Цукурине to Izyumbus bus
    3. Take the train from Izium to Kharkiv-Pas.train train
    9h 52m
    ₴2,058–3,340

  4. Drive  285.3 km

    1. Drive from Donetsk to Kharkivcar car 285.3 km
    4h 45m
    ₴1,971–2,847

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Donetsk to Kharkivtaxi taxi 285.3 km
    4h 45m
    ₴2,300–2,800

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  • Distance: 397.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Donetsk, Ukraine and Kharkiv, Ukraine?

There is no direct connection from Donetsk to Kharkiv. However, you can take the taxi to Selidove, take the bus to Slavyansk, take the bus to Izyum, take the taxi to Izium, then take the train to Основа. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Цукурине, take the bus to Izyum, take the taxi to Izium, then take the train to Kharkiv-Pas..

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