Bus Warsaw – Kharkiv
from about 3,426 ₴
20–24 hThe Warsaw – Kharkiv bus covers about 1300 km, takes roughly 20–24 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at roughly 3,426 ₴ for a reservation paid to the driver in local currency — 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
- 1300 km
- Travel time
- 20–24 h
Warsaw – Kharkiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10Lotnisko Chopina, Terminal Autobusowy, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1 | 05:20Avtovokzal Kholodna Hora, vulytsia Poltavskyi Shliakh, 149D | 29h 10mintransfers: 2 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 07:30Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 07:00AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 23h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 11:00Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 28h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 13:00Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 26h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 14:00Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 27h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 14:20Avtovokzal "Varshava-Zakhodnia" | 16:00Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna" | 25h 40min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 15:00Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 2h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 15:30Warsaw-Zachodnia bus station, Jerusalem alleys; building 144 Platform 10 | 17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 26htransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 17:20Avtovokzal "Varshava-Zakhodnia", Yerusalymski alei; budynok 144 | 16:51Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 23h 31mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 17:50Aeroport imeni Frederika Shopena | 15:35Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna" | 21h 45min | daily | Prosto Bus Plus |
| 18:10Aeroport Frederika Shopena, Zupynka "Aeroport im. Frederika Shopena, 1-y riven zony prylitu (vykhid z 1 sektoru do avtovokzalu)" , 1-y riven zony prylitu (vykhid z 1 sektoru do avtovokzalu) | 16:51Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 22h 41mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 19:20DW.PKS “zachodni” Aleja Jerozolimskie, 144 | 19:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 23h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | Caznatrans |
| 20:20Dworzec Autobusowy Warszawa Zachodnia (al. Jerozolimskie 144, 10 platforma) | 05:30Avtostantsiia Pryvokzalna (Pivdennyi vokzal, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11) | 33h 10mintransfers: 2 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 22:30AS PKS "Zakhidna", Iierusalymski alei 144 | 11:00AV, pr. Haharina, 22 | 36h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"--ФОП Тєлєгін О. М. |
| 23:10Lotnisko Modlin, ul. Generała Wiktora Thommée 1a | 05:20Avtovokzal Kholodna Hora, vulytsia Poltavskyi Shliakh, 149D | 30h 10mintransfers: 2 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 23:50Stop "Frederic Chopin Airport, 1st level of the arrivals area (exit from sector 1 to the bus station)" Platform 4 | 07:00AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 31h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 10, from 3426 ₴.
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 Warsaw – Kharkiv route
The Warsaw to Kharkiv bus brings you home — from Poland's capital straight to Sloboda Ukraine in the country's east. This route is popular with labour migrants and students heading back from Poland to their families, and with members of the Ukrainian diaspora travelling to visit relatives or handle matters in Kharkiv. The journey crosses the Ukraine–Poland border through the western checkpoints, then continues through central Ukraine toward the east. Check the current schedule, pick a convenient departure date from Warsaw, and arrange your trip in minutes. The Poland to Ukraine direction is simply the road back home, to your loved ones in Kharkiv.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Warsaw to Kharkiv?
The Warsaw to Kharkiv bus trip usually takes around 22–26 hours, depending on the carrier, traffic and queues at the Ukraine–Poland border. The exact travel time for each departure is shown in the schedule when you book your ticket online.
What documents do I need for the trip?
To cross the Ukraine–Poland border you need a valid biometric travel passport. Children must have their own travel document and, if required, notarised consent to travel. Keep your documents on hand at the border and make sure the passport is valid for the date of your trip.
How often do buses run in the return direction — from Poland to Ukraine?
Buses in the return direction Poland to Ukraine, from Warsaw to Kharkiv, run regularly, several times a week. The exact days and departure times for your trip home depend on the carrier — pick a convenient date in the schedule and book your ticket online with card payment right away.
Where does the bus depart from in Warsaw?
Warsaw to Kharkiv buses depart from Warsaw's main bus terminals; the exact boarding point and stop address are shown on your ticket and in the route schedule. We recommend arriving 20–30 minutes before departure so you can board without rushing.
How much is a Warsaw – Kharkiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at roughly 3,426 ₴ — a reservation paid to the driver in local currency, so the hryvnia figure is indicative. 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 Warsaw – Kharkiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:10, the last at 23:50. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Warsaw – Kharkiv route?
Carriers on this route: TocoBUS, Pavluks Trans, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, PAN-BUS, Prosto Bus Plus, Caznatrans, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"--ФОП Тєлєгін О. М.. The line-up depends on the travel date.