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Compare train and bus for Kyiv to Kharkiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Kharkiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €46. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 5h 36m 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.
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.
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How to get from Kyiv to Kharkiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kyiv to Kharkiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8082б1:15 PM 7h05 Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") 8:20 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8082б1:15 PM 7h05 Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") 8:20 PM Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
77208978:50 AM 5h35 Kyiv 2:25 PM Kharkiv €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
09:00 PM 9h30 Kyiv 6:30 AM Kharkiv €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:00 PM 6h40 Kyiv 6:40 PM Kharkiv €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:00 PM 7h00 Kyiv 7:00 PM Kharkiv €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 32 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kyiv and Kharkiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kyiv (Київ) and arrive in Kharkiv, Avtostantsiya №1 (Харків, Автостанція №1).
- Travel with Infobus, Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, KLR, Euroticket, Autolux, DV Bus, Dales Tour, LikeBus, FlixBus, Prestige Bus, LikeBus, Denysivka, Express Bus, Transport Company VIP to go to Kharkiv by bus.
- 32 direct buses per day with Infobus, Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, KLR, Euroticket, Autolux, DV Bus, Dales Tour, LikeBus, FlixBus, Prestige Bus, LikeBus, Denysivka, Express Bus, Transport Company VIP.
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