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Bus Chișinău – Kharkiv

from 2,500 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver16–18 h

The Chișinău – Kharkiv bus covers about 900 km, takes roughly 16–18 h. Tickets start at 2,500 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time.

Distance
900 km
Travel time
16–18 h

The route goes via

Odesa → Koblevo → Mykolaiv → Bashtanka → Novyy Buh → Kazanka → Kryvyi Rih → Dnipro → Berestyn

Chișinău – Kharkiv bus schedule

  • 01:30Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi"19:15Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna"

    17h 45min · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · ORIONBUS

  • 02:15Zupynka "Aeroport Kyshyniv" (bilia AZS Lukoil)19:15Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna"

    17h · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · ORIONBUS

  • 03:00Airport Bulevard Dacia, 8719:30Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22

    16h 30min · daily · LikeBus

  • 05:30Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/322:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22

    17h · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ

    transfers: 1

  • 12:40Airport Bulevard Dacia, 8705:30+1Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22

    16h 50min · daily · LikeBus

  • 15:30Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/308:30+1Avtovokzal Kholodna Hora, vulytsia Poltavskyi Shliakh; budynok 149D

    17h · daily · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ

    transfers: 1

  • 16:10Gs station "Rompetromol" Calea Moshilor, 308:50+1Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22

    16h 40min · Wed, Fri, Sun · LikeBus

  • 16:40Airport Bulevard Dacia, 8708:50+1Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22

    16h 10min · Wed, Fri, Sun · LikeBus

  • 16:40Zupynka "Aeroport Kyshyniv" (bilia AZS Lukoil), bulvar Dachyia; dom 8708:00+1Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22

    15h 20min · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ

    transfers: 1

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.

About the Chișinău – Kharkiv route

The Chișinău – Kharkiv bus is the return leg from the Moldovan capital to the largest city in eastern Ukraine. Boarding is usually at the stop by the airport on Dacia Boulevard, followed by the Ukrainian-Moldovan border crossing, the road via Odesa where most services change buses, and a long leg east. In Kharkiv coaches arrive at the station on Yuriia Haharina Avenue or the Pryvokzalna stop. The journey spans a night on the road. It is used by travellers returning home from Moldova and by passengers off Romanian and Bulgarian services who transfer in Chișinău.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the trip from Chișinău to Kharkiv?

Roughly 15–19 hours over about 900 km, including the transfer in Odesa and border formalities. The time depends on how busy the crossing is.

What documents do I need at the border?

A valid international passport. No visa is required for Ukrainian citizens either to enter Moldova or to return to Ukraine.

Are there direct services without a transfer?

Most services on this route involve a transfer in Odesa. Whether a direct option runs depends on the date — the service type is shown in the search results.

How much is a Chișinău – Kharkiv ticket and how do I pay?

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,500 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. 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.

How many buses run on the Chișinău – Kharkiv route?

The typical schedule has up to 7 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 01:30, the last at 16:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Chișinău – Kharkiv route?

Carriers on this route: ORIONBUS, LikeBus, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.