Hi All,
I have a ticket for Euro2012 game in Donetsk on 11 June. I'll be in Kharkov prior to that.
The problem is that I cannot find ANY connection between Kharkov & Donetsk between 9th and 11th of June. There are NO TRAINS and NO BUSES! I've looked everywhere, to no avail.
Can anyone give me tips on what to do?
Thanks,
Temuri
The reason most probably is the yearly train timetable change that takes place every end of May in the fromer USSR countries. The new timetable probaly hasn't been announced for this route yet - be patient and check the Ukrainian Railways website regularly (to make things easier, Kharkiv is spelled Harkov, Donetsk - Doneck in the UZ's journey planner :/ ). Beforehand, if you check a date in May, you'll get an idea of the frequency of available connections and time of travel based on the current timetable.
Hi Temuri
I am also staying in Kharkiv and trying to get to Donetsk for game on 11th June and had no luck finding train or bus. Not sure if all booked or not available for booking.
Keep in touch, sure we will find a way!
cheers
Steve
Hi All
Welcome to the club! I am trying to do the same thing. The new train schedule has been announced, but it doesn't include the timetable for the new "fast" trains... I am waiting to hear from my contacts about the options. There aren't many. Where are you from, guys? There is another option of getting to Donetsk and back by a coach (bus). There are private companies and travel agencies that will start offering this service. It should have been announced long time ago. Oh, well. Stay in touch.
CW
I need to travel from Kharkiv to Donetsk on the 15th of June, I purchased train tickets from http://www.russiantrains.com/ 4 days ago, but their contact email address has not responded to me yet, so I have no idea when and if I will receive my tickets.
Dude, I don't think the schedule for new trains is out yet. My advice is not to take regular trains to Donetsk. The distance is 300 km, but it takes over 6 to get from point A to point B, It's better to find a bus option or wait until the new trains are up and running
Edited by: Canadianwolf
Hi all
I strongly believe there is transport either bus or fast train will set up service in between Kharkov to Donetsk.
I will watch the game match 3 and 7,so let us set up a group convey the update message to each other.
By the way , is anyone can tell me where i can stay in Kharkov on 9-10 June in reason price.
Thousand thank.
Gilbert
Hong Kong
http://www.sherif.com.ua/rasp_en.php
Bus starting in Kyiv arrives in Kharkiv at midnight and arrives at Donetsk at 5:50am. 5.5 hrs travel time.