There are 6 ways to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas.train 022Л / ...
6h 57m₴250–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kharkiv 1 Bus stationbus 900057721
7h₴550–2,500Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Kyiv to Kharkiv463.7 km
6h 37m₴435Bus via Poshtova Ploscha
- Take the bus from Kyiv to Kharkivbus Kyiv-Kharkiv / ...
8h 28m₴558–2,508Drive 465.3 km
- Drive from Kyiv to Kharkivcar 465.3 km
6h 16m₴3,200–4,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyiv to Kharkivtaxi 465.3 km
6h 16m₴3,100–3,700
Kyiv to Kharkiv by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv is to rideshare which costs 435 ₴ and takes 6h 37m.
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The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs 3 200 ₴ - 4 700 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv Vydubychi and arriving at Kharkiv 1 Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Kharkiv-Pas.. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.
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The distance between Kyiv and Kharkiv is 482 km. The road distance is 465.3 km.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs 250 ₴ - 3 100 ₴.
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The train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas. takes 6h 57m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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Kyiv to Kharkiv bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Kyiv Vydubychi station.
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Kyiv to Kharkiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Kyiv-Pas. station.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs 250 ₴ - 3 100 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 ₴ - 2 500 ₴ and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Kharkiv, Ukraine?
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas. 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₴250–600 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ecolines (Autolux) operates a bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kharkiv 1 Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴550–2,500 and the journey takes 7h. KLR Bus also services this route twice a week.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴250–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴250–340
- Deluxe
- ₴1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴470–900
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- 2nd class
- ₴470–600
- 1st Class
- ₴650–900
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴2,300–3,100
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +380 44 594 9010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kharkiv 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴550–2,500
- Schedules at
- autolux.ua
- Phone
- +380 (68) 770-60-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- klr.com.ua
Bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kharkiv 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₴850–1,200
- Website
- https://klr.com.ua/en
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Kyiv to Kharkiv
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₴550–2,500
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en
- Schedules at
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/routes
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kyiv to Kharkiv
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴435
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₴3,100–3,700
Avrora
- Phone
- +380442271000
- Website
- avrora-taxi.kiev.ua
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Opti
- Phone
- 579
- Website
- opti.global
Uklon
- Website
- uklon.com.ua
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More Questions & Answers
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Kyiv to Kharkiv bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Kharkiv 1 Bus station.
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Kyiv to Kharkiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kharkiv-Pas. station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Kharkiv is 465 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Kyiv to Kharkiv.
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Book your Kyiv to Kharkiv bus tickets online with Omio.
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There are 423+ hotels available in Kharkiv.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kyiv and Kharkiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.