Route
Stops: Kyiv – Kharkiv
Intermediate stops and boarding points on the route
🇺🇦 Kyiv · Kyiv, Central Bus Station
Центральний автовокзал, Деміївська площа, 3, Київ
Departure
🇺🇦 Kharkiv · Kharkiv, AS-1 Bus Station
Автостанція №1, пр. Гагаріна, 22, Харків
Arrival
Price from ₴800
Benefits
Why travel by bus
Bus travel Kyiv – Kharkiv is a convenient and affordable way to get there
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Affordable prices
The bus Kyiv – Kharkiv is one of the most economical directions.
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Wi-Fi on board
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Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
All about the bus trip Kyiv → Kharkiv
Why is Kharkiv considered Ukraine's "student capital"?
Kharkiv has over 30 universities and higher education institutions with more than 200,000 students. Karazin Kharkiv National University (1805) is one of the oldest and most respected in the country. By the number of students per capita, Kharkiv ranks among the leaders in Ukraine.
Does Kharkiv have a metro and how many stations does it have?
Yes, Kharkiv's metro — one of only three in Ukraine — has been operating since 1975 and has 30 stations on three lines. It is the fastest way to travel from the bus terminal to the city centre.
How far is Kharkiv from Kyiv, Poltava and Sumy?
Kharkiv is about 490 km from Kyiv (5–6 hours by bus), 143 km from Poltava (2 hours) and 175 km from Sumy (2.5 hours). Direct buses and trains connect all these cities.
What is the scientific significance of Kharkiv?
Kharkiv Physico-Technical Institute performed the USSR's first nuclear fission reaction in 1932. The city also hosts the Kharkiv Aviation Plant and numerous research institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, making it one of the most important scientific centres in Eastern Europe.
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Bus Kyiv – Kharkiv: everything you need to know
The route Kyiv – Kharkiv is served by verified carriers. The average travel time is 6 h.
Price and travel time Kyiv – Kharkiv
The average travel time is 6 h, and the fastest trip takes 6 h. The distance between the cities is 511 km.