Train schedule Kharkiv-Pas. — Odesa-Holovna

Taking the train from Kharkiv to Odesa is a convenient and comfortable way to reach one of Ukraine's largest port cities. With several trains to choose from, you can pick the departure time and travel conditions that suit you. Choose your date on AnyTrain and organise a comfortable trip with ease.

Distance and journey time

The Kharkiv – Odesa line is a long one, covering 765 km. It links several Ukrainian regions, which makes it a popular route. Although the journey takes roughly 14 to 18.5 hours, trains run overnight, so the trip is easy and relaxed. Several trains serve the route:

• The fastest option is usually the direct Kharkiv – Odesa express.
• Slower services such as this Kharkiv – Odesa train take longer; the timetable above shows current departures, travel times and free seats.

Trains on the Kharkiv — Odesa route stop in these key towns:

• Liubotyn
• Poltava
• Kremenchuk
• Znamianka
• Kropyvnytskyi

Stops may vary depending on the train. You can check the details when booking.

Ticket sales and carriage classes

Kharkiv — Odesa tickets go on sale several weeks before the travel date. You can choose from these carriage types:

• Platzkart (open sleeper) — a budget option for long journeys.
• Kupe (4-berth compartment) — a comfortable choice for families or friends.
• Lux (2-berth compartment) — for maximum comfort and privacy.

You can buy tickets on the AnyTrain website or in the mobile apps. This saves you queuing at the station and gives you an e-ticket that you can show to the carriage attendant on your smartphone.

Types of e-ticket

1. QR code — for contactless boarding without printing a paper ticket.
2. Booking code — exchanged for a paper ticket at the ticket office or a terminal at the station.

Ticket prices

The fare depends on the carriage class, the train and the travel date. For an exact price, check the fares on AnyTrain.

The timetable depends on the train you choose. Most services on this route run overnight, leaving Kharkiv in the evening and arriving in Odesa the next morning. Always check the current timetable online. Note that the list of trains is not fixed or complete, as extra seasonal trains are added during the holiday season.

Popular routes from Kharkiv:

• Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi – Lviv
• Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi – Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi

Popular routes to Odesa:

• Lviv – Odesa-Holovna
• Dnipro-Holovnyi – Odesa-Holovna