There are 5 ways to get from Poltava to Kharkiv by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Poltava to Kharkiv Central bus stationbus Wroclavia-Kharkiv
1h 56m₴800–1,200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Poltava to Kharkiv142.9 km
2h 20m₴125Train
- Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kharkiv-Pas.train 022Л / ...
2h 23m₴220–2,600Drive 144.7 km
- Drive from Poltava to Kharkivcar 144.7 km
2h 6m₴995–1,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poltava to Kharkivtaxi 144.7 km
2h 6m₴800–1,000
Poltava to Kharkiv by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Kharkiv is to rideshare which costs 125 ₴ and takes 2h 20m.
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The fastest way to get from Poltava to Kharkiv is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs 800 ₴ - 1 200 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poltava and arriving at Kharkiv Central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Kharkiv-Pas.. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
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The distance between Poltava and Kharkiv is 144 km. The road distance is 144.7 km.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kharkiv without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs 800 ₴ - 1 200 ₴.
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The bus from Poltava to Kharkiv Central bus station takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs twice daily.
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Poltava to Kharkiv bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Poltava station.
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Poltava to Kharkiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kharkiv is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs 800 ₴ - 1 200 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 220 ₴ - 2 600 ₴ and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Kharkiv, Ukraine?
Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Poltava to Kharkiv Central bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 56m. OrionBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kharkiv-Pas. 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₴220–600 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴220–600
- 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
- ₴220–310
- Deluxe
- ₴700–1,000
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴290–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- 2nd class
- ₴290–350
- 1st Class
- ₴420–600
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kharkiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴2,000–2,600
- 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
- ₴2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Poltava to Kharkiv Central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴800–1,200
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en
- Schedules at
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/routes
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Poltava to Kharkiv Central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Poltava to Kharkiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₴125
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₴800–1,000
Taxi 838
- Phone
- 838
- Website
- taxi838.ua
Taxi 994
- Phone
- 067-555-15-44
- Website
- taxi994.com
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Poltava to Kharkiv bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Kharkiv Central bus station.
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Poltava to Kharkiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kharkiv-Pas. station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Kharkiv is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Poltava to Kharkiv.
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Book your Poltava to Kharkiv bus tickets online with Omio.
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There are 424+ hotels available in Kharkiv.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poltava and Kharkiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.