The Kharkiv–Kraków bus service allows you to travel from eastern Ukraine to Poland without flying. To ensure your journey goes to plan, it is important to compare not only the departure time but also the pick-up point, journey duration, stops and the rules of the specific coach operator.
How to choose a journey
Enter the correct date on RedRay and compare the available options. Pay attention to the full address of the bus stop in Kharkiv, the arrival point in Kraków, any possible changes, and the total journey time. A journey that departs a little later is sometimes more convenient due to the location of the bus station or the arrival time.
Ticket and boarding
Once you’ve booked, check the passenger’s name, date, time, city names and boarding address. Save the ticket on your phone and make a separate offline copy. Arrive in good time: at a large coach station, it takes time to find the platform and make your way to the coach with your luggage.
Documents, border control and luggage
Have the original documents required for your specific situation ready. At the border, follow the instructions of the driver and border officials; do not leave your documents in your suitcase. It’s impossible to guarantee how long the border checks will take, so don’t plan any short, independent connections after arrival. The rules for travelling to Poland are summarised in a separate RedRay article.
Arrival in Kraków
Before you set off, make a note of the address of your stop in Kraków, a map of the city and the route to your accommodation or next transport link. Check whether public transport will be running at the time of your arrival. Useful details for this destination can be found in the article on preparing for the next stage of your journey.
A quick checklist
- check the date, departure and arrival addresses;
- check your documents and baggage allowances;
- download your ticket and a map offline;
- set aside some money for border crossings and public transport.
Timetables are subject to change, so please check your ticket and any updates from the carrier just before departure.