Bus Kharkiv – Kyiv
from 585 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
6–8 hThe Kharkiv – Kyiv bus covers about 480 km, takes roughly 6–8 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 585 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. 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.
- Distance
- 480 km
- Travel time
- 6–8 h
Kharkiv – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:50Bus Station | 13:50Bus stop "Gatne" | 8h | daily | LikeBus |
| 06:15Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 22 | 13:10AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 6h 55min | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 06:30AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 13:10AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 6h 40min | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 07:00AS pr. Haharina, 22 | 15:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 8h 45min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 07:30AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 15:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 8h 15min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 07:40Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6 | 15:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 8h 10min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 07:45Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna" | 14:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 7h 5min | daily | Prosto Bus Plus |
| 08:05AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 2 | 15:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 7h 45min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 10:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 17:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 7h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 13:00Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6 | 20:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 7h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 13:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 2 | 20:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 7h 20min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 20:10Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 1 | 05:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 8h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:45Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 22 | 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 9h 15min | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 21:55AS Kharkiv, pl. Pryvokzalna 1 | 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 9h 5min | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 22:20Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6 | 06:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 7h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 22:45AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 2 | 06:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 7h 15min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 15, from 585 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Kharkiv – Kyiv route
Taking the bus from Kharkiv to Kyiv is most often a journey home: people returning to family, students heading back to the capital, or travellers coming in for work, appointments or a connecting trip. The route links Ukraine's largest eastern city with its capital, covering roughly 480 kilometres mainly along the M03 highway in about 6–8 hours, with no border crossing along the way. Buses usually depart from the Kholodna Hora station area in Kharkiv and arrive at Kyiv's Vydubychi terminal near the metro or at the central bus station. Convenient night and day departures let you arrive in Kyiv right on schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the bus from Kharkiv to Kyiv take?
The trip takes about 6–8 hours depending on the departure, the carrier and road conditions. The distance between the cities is roughly 480 kilometres.
Are there overnight buses from Kharkiv to Kyiv?
Yes, the route has overnight departures that let you sleep on the way and reach Kyiv in the morning. Daytime buses are available too, so pick the time that suits you in the search results.
Where does the bus depart from and arrive in Kyiv?
In Kharkiv boarding is usually near the Kholodna Hora bus station. In Kyiv buses arrive at the Vydubychi terminal by the metro or at the central bus station. The exact point is shown on your ticket.
Do I need a passport for the Kharkiv to Kyiv trip?
No, this is a domestic route within Ukraine with no border crossing, so a foreign passport is not required. Just carry a valid ID document with you.
How much is a Kharkiv – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 585 ₴ 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 Kharkiv – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 05:50, the last at 22:45. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kharkiv – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: LikeBus, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», Caznatrans, Pavluks Trans, Prosto Bus Plus, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.