Transportation

Kharkiv Railway Station

Kharkiv is one of the largest transportation centers in Ukraine. Connections within the city and to many cities around the world are provided by public transport, railways, air, and taxis. Kharkiv International Airport is located within city boundaries in the southern part of the city.

Trains are the most popular means of transportation to cities of Ukraine and neighboring countries and to towns within Kharkiv region. The first railway connection of Kharkiv was opened in 1869, and was later destroyed in World War II. A new railway station was built in 1952 (“Pivdenny Vokzal”) and is now one of the busiest transportation centers in Ukraine.

It is very easy to get around in Kharkiv using public transportation or taxis. Buses, trolleybuses, tramways and metro provide fast and easy connections to virtually all corners of the city.

Kharkiv’s Metro is the city’s underground rapid transit system. It opened in 1975 with one line and eight stations. Each station was uniquely designed based on the location of the station, its name and nearby landmarks. This way no two stations are alike, making it easier to remember where to get off if you don’t hear the stop. Today, the Kharkiv Metro consists of 3 lines, 28 stations, and 35.4 kilometers of tracks, roughly 22 miles. The metro services over one million people each day, making it the easiest and most affordable way to get around Kharkiv.