Bus Kyiv – Kharkiv

from 677 ₴ when bought online6–10 h

from 677 ₴when bought online

6–10 h

Upcoming buses Kyiv – Kharkiv

Live prices and seats

Route at a glance

The Kyiv – Kharkiv bus takes 6–10 h, usually about 7 h (480 km, via Poltava). Up to 16 trips a day by 5 carriers, tickets from 677 ₴.

on the road: 6–10 h
when bought online: from 677 ₴
trips a day: up to 16
carriers: 5

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. The first bus leaves at 07:00, the last at 23:30. 5 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Kharkiv – Kyiv · from 800 ₴

Kyiv – Kharkiv bus schedule

07:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 215:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
8h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
07:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/215:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
7h 45min · daily · Pavluks Trans
07:41Метро Харківська15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
7h 29min · daily · Pavluks Trans
10:40Метро Харківська17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
6h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 3219:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
7h 35min · daily · Caznatrans
12:00prospekt Nauky, 1/219:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
7h 10min · daily · Caznatrans
13:15AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 3220:20Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 22
7h 5min · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.22:00Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22
7h 15min · daily · LikeBus
16:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 122:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22
6h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
16:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/222:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22
6h 25min · daily · Pavluks Trans
16:45Метро Харківська22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22
6h 5min · daily · Pavluks Trans
21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 3207:30⁺¹AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
9h 50min · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:55Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3206:15⁺¹Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
7h 20min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
23:15metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/207:00⁺¹AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
7h 45min · daily · Pavluks Trans
23:25Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/206:15⁺¹Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
6h 50min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
23:30Метро Харківська07:00⁺¹AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
7h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
07:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2	15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	8h 10min	daily	Pavluks Trans
07:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	7h 45min	daily	Pavluks Trans
07:41Метро Харківська	15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	7h 29min	daily	Pavluks Trans
10:40Метро Харківська	17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	6h 50min	daily	Pavluks Trans
11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32	19:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11	7h 35min	daily	Caznatrans
12:00prospekt Nauky, 1/2	19:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11	7h 10min	daily	Caznatrans
13:15AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	20:20Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 22	7h 5min	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.	22:00Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22	7h 15min	daily	LikeBus
16:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 1	22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22	6h 50min	daily	Pavluks Trans
16:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22	6h 25min	daily	Pavluks Trans
16:45Метро Харківська	22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22	6h 5min	daily	Pavluks Trans
21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	07:30⁺¹AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11	9h 50min	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:55Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	06:15⁺¹Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22	7h 20mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
23:15metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	07:00⁺¹AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	7h 45min	daily	Pavluks Trans
23:25Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	06:15⁺¹Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22	6h 50mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
23:30Метро Харківська	07:00⁺¹AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11	7h 30min	daily	Pavluks Trans

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.

About the Kyiv – Kharkiv route

The Kyiv – Kharkiv bus is one of Ukraine's busiest domestic routes, linking the capital with the country's eastern metropolis. Students, IT and manufacturing professionals, families heading home, and business travelers ride this line every day. The roughly 480 km journey takes 6–8 hours depending on the carrier and number of stops. A flexible schedule covers morning, daytime, and overnight departures, so you can pick a convenient time. Compare carriers, check prices and seats, and book in just a few minutes. SoloWay helps you quickly find the best-value Kyiv – Kharkiv tickets.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kyiv – Kharkiv bus trip?

The Kyiv – Kharkiv bus ride takes roughly 6–8 hours over about 480 km. Exact duration depends on the carrier, the number of intermediate stops, the route, and traffic. Overnight services are usually faster. The precise arrival time is shown in each trip's details during booking.

Where does the bus depart from in Kyiv?

Kyiv – Kharkiv buses leave from carriers' bus stations and stops in Kyiv — most often the Central Bus Terminal and stations near metro stops. The exact boarding point, address, and landmarks are listed in your chosen trip's details during booking, so you can easily find the departure location.

What departures run throughout the day?

The Kyiv – Kharkiv route runs regularly: morning, daytime, evening, and overnight departures from various carriers are available. This lets you match a departure to your schedule — for work, study, or a trip home. See the full schedule for your chosen date, with departure and arrival times, in the search results.

Can I book a return Kharkiv – Kyiv trip?

Yes, the return Kharkiv – Kyiv direction runs just as regularly as the outbound one. Simply search separately with the cities reversed, pick a convenient return date and time, and book your ticket online. This lets you plan a round trip in advance at a good price.

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

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 677 ₴ when bought online; 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 Kyiv – Kharkiv route?

The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 07:00, the last at 23:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Kharkiv route?

Carriers on this route: Pavluks Trans, Caznatrans, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», LikeBus, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.

Are there overnight buses from Kyiv to Kharkiv?

Yes, 5 of 16 trips in the timetable run overnight.

How much luggage can I take on the Kyiv – Kharkiv bus?

The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.