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How to get fromKyiv to Donetskby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyiv to Donetsk by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Kryvorizhzhia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Pavlogradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pavlograd to Криворіжжяbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Криворіжжя to Donetsktaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    ₴3,458–5,108

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Цукуринеbus bus Kyiv-Izyum
    2. Take the taxi from Цукурине to Donetsktaxi taxi
    13h 3m
    ₴2,798–4,208

  3. Drive 691.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyiv to Donetskcar car 691.9 km
    9h 34m
    ₴4,778–6,902

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyiv to Donetsktaxi taxi 691.9 km
    9h 34m
    ₴5,500–7,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Pavlogradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pavlograd to Цукуринеbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Цукурине to Donetsktaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    ₴3,198–4,808

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 792.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyiv to Donetsk. However, you can take the subway to Demiivska, walk to Kyiv, take the bus to Pavlograd, take the bus to Криворіжжя, then take the taxi to Donetsk. Alternatively, you can drive from Kyiv to Donetsk in around 9h 34m.

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