What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv is to bus and train which costs 1 800 ₴ - 2 800 ₴ and takes 22h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv is to drive which takes 16h 1m and costs 8 000 ₴ - 13 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kharkiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kharkiv station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Bucharest and Poltava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Kharkiv is 1385 km. The road distance is 1204.6 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Kharkiv without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 37m and costs 1 800 ₴ - 2 800 ₴.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

It takes approximately 22h 37m to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kharkiv bus from?

Bucharest to Kharkiv bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Kharkiv bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kharkiv bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Poltava station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kharkiv is 1205 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Bucharest to Kharkiv.

Where can I stay near Kharkiv?

There are 427+ hotels available in Kharkiv.

Bucharest to Kharkiv - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Odesabus Uman-Bucharest / ...
2. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kharkiv-Pas.train 008Ш
22h 37m
₴1,862–2,767
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Poltavabus Poltava-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Poltava to Kharkiv 1 Bus stationbus 900057721
28h 10m
₴4,111–4,221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the bus from Chișinău to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Kharkiv-Pas.train
28h 55m
Drive 1,204.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kharkivcar 1,204.6 km
16h 1m
₴8,474–12,240
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chişinău Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Kharkiv Central bus stationbus Kharkiv
30h 50m

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Kharkiv.

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Distance: 1,385.4 km
Duration: 22h 37m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kharkiv, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 to Kharkiv 1 Bus station via Valea Cascadelor, Bucharest, and Poltava in around 28h 10m.

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