Kharkiv – Lviv train: timetable, fares and travel tips
Return route Lviv – Kharkiv
Popular routes from Kharkiv
Popular routes from Lviv
The Kharkiv — Lviv route connects two of the largest cultural centres of eastern and western Ukraine. It is one of the country's longest and most popular direct routes — several trains run every day, so passengers have a good choice of departure times. You can always check the current timetable on the Kharkiv — Lviv route page on AnyTrain.
Distance and travel time
The distance between the stations is 1,116 km — one of the longest routes on the Ukrzaliznytsia network. The journey usually takes from about 13.5 to almost 19 hours depending on the train. Services on the route include the Kharkiv — Uzhhorod train and the Kharkiv — Przemyśl train; the timetable above shows current departures, travel times and free seats.
Some of the trains are named services, such as «Les Kurbas», «Skovoroda Express» and «Yednist» (Unity), and some run only on odd or even dates, so check the exact schedule of your train on the website before you buy.
Carriage classes
All the main carriage classes are available on the Kharkiv — Lviv route: platskart (open-plan sleeper), kupe (compartment), Lux, SV and, on some trains, general seating carriages. This wide choice lets you find the right balance of price and comfort for a journey of 13.5 to almost 19 hours.
Booking tickets
Tickets for the Kharkiv — Lviv train go on sale well in advance of departure. The sooner you buy, the better your chances of getting the best seats — the closer to the departure date, the fewer seats are left, especially on the popular named trains.
AnyTrain mobile app
You can buy a Kharkiv — Lviv train ticket not only on the website but also in the AnyTrain mobile app for iOS and Android (a version for Huawei devices is also available in AppGallery). The app lets you compare all trains by time and price and buy a ticket in a few minutes, right from your smartphone.
Ticket prices
The price of a Kharkiv – Lviv train ticket is shown on AnyTrain and depends on the carriage class, the train and the travel date. Fares follow the official Ukrzaliznytsia tariff. The system automatically shows every available option, from cheapest to most expensive.
Train timetable
The Kharkiv — Lviv timetable offers several departures, from early afternoon to late evening. You can choose the carriage type, seats and extras — bed linen, tea, coffee and more. As some trains run on odd or even dates, check the latest information on AnyTrain before you travel.
Popular routes
From Kharkiv, passengers also often choose these routes:
- Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi — Khmelnytskyi
- Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi — Kovel-Pasazhyrskyi
- Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi — Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi
- Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi — Uzhhorod
Kharkiv — Lviv is one of the most in-demand long-distance routes in the country, with several trains a day and journey times of 13.5 to almost 19 hours. When choosing a train, consider the carriage class and the operating dates of the named trains, book early and use the AnyTrain mobile app for quick cashless payment. The current timetable is on the Kharkiv — Lviv page on AnyTrain.