Freedom Square
The second-largest square in Europe.
Kharkiv
The first Soviet-era Ukrainian capital with Europe's largest square
Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine1,443,207
Buses from Kharkiv run every day, with tickets from 256 ₴. The most popular direction is Kyiv: from 680 ₴, 6–8 h on the road. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
Popular routes from Kharkiv
All departures from KharkivFrequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket from Kharkiv?
Fares start at 256 ₴ — the exact price depends on the destination, the carrier and the departure date. The cheapest directions are Poltava — from 256 ₴, Dnipro — from 550 ₴, Kyiv — from 680 ₴.
Where can I go by bus from Kharkiv?
The most popular directions are Kyiv, Antalya, Poltava, Dnipro, Zhytomyr. The full list with schedules and fares is on this page.
How do I buy a bus ticket from Kharkiv?
Pick a destination and a date in the search, choose a trip and a seat, enter passenger details and pay by card or choose to pay the driver on boarding. No account is needed and the confirmation arrives by email.
About the city
Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city and the heart of Slobozhanshchyna. Founded in the 17th century, it grew into a major academic and industrial hub with over 40 universities, including the country's largest technical university.
Freedom Square is Europe's second-largest, and Derzhprom — a 1920s constructivist skyscraper — is a candidate for UNESCO listing.
Daily buses link Kharkiv with Kyiv (6–7 hours), Poltava, Dnipro and other Ukrainian cities.
There are international routes too: buses run from Kharkiv to Slovakia (Prešov, Bratislava), Germany (Ulm, Magdeburg and other cities) and further across Europe. These are long-haul trips on comfortable coaches with rest stops; check current destinations and prices in the search and book your ticket online.
Top places to see
Derzhprom
A 1928 skyscraper — a landmark of Ukrainian constructivism.
Sarzhyn Yar
A park with natural springs and picnic grounds in the heart of the city.
Annunciation Cathedral
A striped-facade cathedral with an 80-metre bell tower.
From our travel blog
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Kharkiv modernism: what to see
Derzhprom, Palace of Students and the KhTZ district.
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Start at Derzhprom. Continue across Freedom Square to Kharkiv University.
In the KhTZ district, 1930s worker-city housing still stands — with kindergartens and cultural clubs in pure constructivist form.
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Where to have breakfast in Kharkiv
Three go-to spots in the centre.
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Sharikoff for classic syrniki and omelettes.
Aurora — a modern bistro with locally roasted coffee.
Khlibne on Sumska Street — the best croissants in Slobozhanshchyna.
Booking a bus to Kharkiv online with SoloWay is simple: compare carriers, departure times and "from" prices, choose your seat, and pay by card or in cash to the driver. Your e-ticket arrives by email right away, and services run regularly throughout the year.