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Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
46
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 $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 46 buses that leave Kharkiv for Kyiv on Fri, Jun 19, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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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Omio 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 $73.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $80 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 $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€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 Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $0.40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator infobus_dv_bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator infobus_dales_tour | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator infobus_denysivka | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 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 Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Kharkiv to Kyiv buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 AM Kharkiv | 7h40 | 1:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Kharkiv | 7h40 | 1:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:50 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h00 | 1:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Kharkiv | 6h20 | 12:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Kharkiv | 6h20 | 12:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 6:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h30 | 2:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 7:00 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h10 | 3:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h45 | 3:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6984110 | 7:00 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h40 | 2:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h15 | 3:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h40 | 3:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h10 | 3:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:45 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h45 | 3:30 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 | 9:45 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h45 | 5:30 PM Kyiv (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 | |
7094569 | 11:45 AM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h45 | 7:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7103218 | 12:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:45 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:40 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 12h20 | 5:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7113327 | 9:00 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h45 | 5:45 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7090408 | 9:30 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6993190 | 10:05 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 9h25 | 7:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7092740 | 10:10 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h20 | 5:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) | 7h40 | 6:00 AM Kyiv (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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One of Eastern Europe's best-known contemporary art centers, popular with younger visitors and social-media-minded travelers for its bold exhibitions.
Vast open-air museum with traditional houses, churches, and landscapes from different regions of Ukraine. Excellent for architecture, photography, and slow walking.
Major archaeology and history museum covering Kyivan Rus, Cossack heritage, and modern Ukraine. A strong starting point for understanding the city and country.
Kyiv's most famous historic street, lined with galleries, souvenir stalls, old houses, and landmark views between the upper town and Podil.
The city's central square, important for modern Ukrainian history and a natural reference point for exploring central Kyiv.
Kyiv's main boulevard with monumental architecture, shopping, and a lively central atmosphere. Essential for first-time visitors.
Ukraine’s iconic beet soup, often enriched with cabbage, potatoes, and meat, then served with sour cream and pampushky. A defining comfort dish strongly associated with Kyiv and Ukrainian home cooking
A famous Kyiv specialty: breaded chicken fillet stuffed with cold herb butter that melts when cut. It is one of the city’s best-known dishes and a classic of local restaurant menus
Traditional Ukrainian dumplings filled with potato, cabbage, cheese, or cherries. They are a staple across the country and widely eaten in Kyiv in both savory and sweet versions
A well-known modern Ukrainian restaurant in Andriivskyi Descent, known for refined takes on classics such as borshch, varenyky, and local appetizers in an elegant setting
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Kyiv is affordable for many travelers. Meals, coffee, and local transport are low-cost, while upscale dining and central hotels cost more.
Service is often not included. Tip 10-15% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and leave small change at cafes only if you want to.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kharkiv to Kyiv by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kharkiv to Kyiv buses use the Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) to Kyiv (Київ) station pair, with some services arriving at Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа). Use this guide to compare Kharkiv and Kyiv bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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