Ukrzaliznytsia Resumes Service on the “Dnipro–Kharkiv” Train: How the New Service Will Operate

Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed its long-awaited direct service! The new regional express No. 854/853 will take you from one city to another in just 4 hours during the day. Find out the exact train schedule, the list of stations, and how to buy tickets online

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Starting June 19, Ukrzaliznytsia is resuming convenient service between two major regional centers. The new regional express No. 854/853 will connect Dnipro and Kharkiv, allowing passengers to travel comfortably from one city to the other in just four hours. The carrier’s press office noted that this important route is returning in an updated format.

Schedule for the Dnipro–Kharkiv and Kharkiv–Dnipro trains

The regional train runs at convenient daytime hours, allowing passengers to plan their trip without having to travel at night.

🚇 Train No. 854 departs from Dnipro in the morning at 08:17 and arrives at its final stop in Kharkiv at 12:29.

🚇 The return trip, No. 853, departs from Kharkiv at 15:30 and returns to Dnipro in the evening at 19:41.

This schedule is ideal for both business trips and day trips to visit relatives. The total one-way travel time is just over four hours.

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Route and Stops of the “Dnipro–Kharkiv” Train

Along its route, the updated service makes several key stops for passengers to board and disembark within the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. The train passes through the stations of Synelnykove-2, Pavlohrad-1, Lozova, Zlatopol, and Merefa. The stops are brief, which significantly reduces travel time.

How to Buy Tickets for the “Dnipro–Kharkiv” Train Online

Tickets for the new routes are now on sale. You can purchase a train ticket from Dnipro to Kharkiv or in the opposite direction via the official Ukrzaliznytsia mobile app.

We also recommend using the booking system from Visit Ukraine. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to compare available options, choose the best seats, and book tickets online in just a few minutes—so you can fully focus on looking forward to your long-awaited trip.

Please note!Due to high demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has launched additional trains from Kyiv to Rakhiv and Mukachevo. Tickets for these dates are now available for purchase online. Check out the exact schedule for the new trains and plan your trip to the Carpathians.

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