Beautiful seaside Odessa attracts guests from all over Ukraine and other countries. Many come to get acquainted with architectural, historical and cultural sights, some stay to rest. Even those who go to the beaches of other resorts in the region usually make a stop in Odessa. And the most convenient and affordable way to travel around the city and beyond is the bus.
Odessa Bus Stations
Big city means active traffic. To serve residents and guests of the city, the following bus stations and stations operate in Odessa:
- The bus station "Odessa Central" is the largest in the city, in 2014 it received international status. The building is located on Kolontaevskaya street, 58, phone for information: +38 (048) 736-20-06, 733-56-63.
- Privoz bus station, from which most buses leave on routes within the region. Address: st. Novoshchepny Ryad, 5, information: +38 (048) 777-74-81, 777-74-82.
- Bus station No. 3: Novobazarny lane, 5, help phone: +38 (048) 723-65-65.
- Bus station №4: st. Cosmonauts, 32A, information: +38 (048) 766-18-43.
- Privokzalnaya Bus Station: Starosennaya Square, 1b, phone: +38 (048) 722-50-70, 704-44-22.
- Bus station "South" ("Pivdenna"): st. Academician Koroleva, 43a, information: +38 (048) 233-64-51.
The main transport hub of the city is the Central Bus Station
In connection with the recent reconstruction, the Odessa bus station has been noticeably updated since it was built in 1964. Improved air-conditioned waiting rooms appeared, and all platforms received a canopy to protect passengers from rain or sun. The station has clean toilets and showers. For a longer stay, the Express mini-hotel is equipped on the 3rd floor, offering 30 rooms with TV, air conditioning and wireless internet.
Luggage storage, 24-hour cash desks and help desk are standard services. Tourists can also use cafe-bars, ATMs, free Wi-Fi, and in case of unforeseen problems, a medical center or a police room.
Odessa bus station - how to get there?
There are several taxi services near the bus station, but it is most convenient to use one of the types of public transport. The central station is the final or intermediate for buses and minibuses No. 8, 16, 23, 30a, 46, 51, 84, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 115, 124,156, 191, 197, 198, 206, 208, 232. There are also stops for tram number 5 and trolleybus number 8.
From the railway station to the station can be reached in 20-30 minutes on the 5th tram, or buses No. 84, 88, 90, 91. It takes about 40 minutes to get from the airport, there is no direct route, so you will need a transfer. Near the airport, you can take the 14th trolleybus, get to the Selection Institute stop and transfer to the minibus number 23 or get off the trolleybus at the Stepovaya stop and then get on the 115th minibus. The second option is to take bus number 129 at the airport and catch the 232nd bus or 197th minibus at the Shchorsa stop.
Where can I get from the bus stations in Odessa?
All year round routes around the cities of Ukraine are popular, most flights go to Kyiv, Nikolaev and Kherson. In summer, the demand for buses traveling to seaside resorts increases. Most of the transport to Zatoka, Karolino-Bugaz, Belgorod-Dnestrovsky and other coastal areas leave from the Privoz bus station. During the beach season, the frequency of departure can be reduced to 20-30 minutes, many minibuses depart as they are full.
The bus station "Odessa" on Kolontaevskaya mainly serves international flights. This is due to its status and level of service. The most popular destinations: Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Czech Republic, Italy. Every year the number of flights and passengers increases, the geography of routes expands.
RouteOdessa – Kyiv – Boryspil
Bus station (Odessa) is a convenient place to start your vacation. If you are going to fly to another country through the capital's airport, then from different Odessa bus stations there are more than twenty flights to Kyiv, most of them go directly to Boryspil. The road to Kyiv takes approximately 7 hours, the fare is 300-400 UAH (approximately 800-1000 rubles). The journey to the airport will take half an hour or an hour more, the cost will increase by 70-100 UAH (180-260 rubles), which is clearly more profitable than ordering a taxi.
The price depends on the carrier and travel conditions. For example, the carriers "Autolux" and "Gunsel" have vehicles with video and audio equipment, air conditioning, dry closets and comfortable seats. Travelers are accompanied by stares, it is possible to order food and drinks.
Lovers of increased comfort will like flights on VIP buses with fewer seats. They have leather chairs, more space between the rows, and the seat can be expanded almost into a lying position. In the latest models, individual monitors, wireless internet and sockets are available. For a trip on a bus with additional amenities, you will have to pay 100-110 UAH (260-290 rubles), but the whole journey will be with maximum comfort.
