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National Art Museum of Ukraine
Major national collection of Ukrainian art from icons to modern works in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kharkiv to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kharkiv to Kyiv will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 13 buses that leave Kharkiv for Kyiv on Sun, Jun 14, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kharkiv to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kharkiv to Kyiv:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kharkiv to Kyiv costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $81 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 5h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Autolux, KLR, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Kharkiv to Kyiv buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8081 | 6:15 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 6h55 | 1:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 6h05 | 1:05 PM Vydubychi Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Kharkiv, Bus Station Pryvokzalna | 5h50 | 1:05 PM Vydubychi Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h10 | 3:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №6 (Харків, Автостанція №6) | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h30 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Kharkiv, Bus Station Pryvokzalna | 7h15 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h35 | 7:05 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 9h30 | 8:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h10 | 7:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:40 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 12h20 | 5:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
515бв | 10:00 PM Kharkiv, Bus Station Pryvokzalna | 9h00 | 7:00 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kharkiv to Kyiv run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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