Beautiful seaside Odessa attracts guests from all over Ukraine and other countries. Many come to get acquainted with architectural, historical and cultural sights, some remain to rest. Even those who go to the beaches of other resorts in the region usually make a stop in Odessa. And the bus is the most convenient and affordable way to travel around the city and beyond.
Bus stations in Odessa
Big city means active traffic. In order to serve residents and visitors 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 received international status. The building is located on Kolontaevskaya street, 58, telephone for information: +38 (048) 736-20-06, 733-56-63.
- Bus station "Privoz", from which most buses depart on routes within the region. Address: st. Novoshchepnoy Ryad, 5, information: +38 (048) 777-74-81, 777-74-82.
- Bus station No. 3: Novobazarny lane, 5, information phone: +38 (048) 723-65-65.
- Bus station number 4: st. Cosmonauts 32A, information: +38 (048) 766-18-43.
- Bus station: Starosennaya square, 1b, phone: +38 (048) 722-50-70, 704-44-22.
- Bus station "South" ("Pivdenna"): st. Academician Korolev, 43a, information: +38 (048) 233-64-51.
The main transport hub of the city - Central Bus Station
In connection with the recent reconstruction of the bus station "Odessa" has been significantly updated since its construction in 1964. Improved air-conditioned lounges appeared, and all platforms received a canopy to protect passengers from rain or sun. The station has clean bathrooms and showers. For a longer stay on the 3rd floor, the Express mini-hotel is equipped with 30 rooms with a TV, air conditioning and wireless internet.
Standard services include a left-luggage office, 24-hour cash desks and a help desk. Also, tourists can use the cafe bars, ATMs, free Wi-Fi, and in case of unforeseen problems - a medical center or a police room.
Bus station "Odessa" - 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 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. Also nearby are stops of tram number 5 and trolleybus number 8.
You can get from the railway station to the station in 20-30 minutes on the 5th tram, or by buses No. 84, 88, 90, 91. It takes about 40 minutes to get from the airport, there is no direct route, so you need a change. Near the airport, you can catch the 14th trolleybus, get to the Breeding Institute stop and transfer to minibus number 23 or get out of the trolleybus at the Stepovaya stop and continue on the 115th minibus. The second option is to take bus number 129 at the airport and catch the 232nd bus or the 197th minibus at the Shchorsa stop.
Where can I get from Odessa bus stations?
All year round, routes around the cities of Ukraine are popular, most of all flights depart to Kiev, Nikolaev and Kherson. In the summer, the demand for buses traveling to sea resorts is growing. Most of the transport to Zatoku, Karolino-Bugaz, Belgorod-Dniester and other coastal destinations depart from the Privoz bus station. In the beach season, the frequency of departure can be reduced to 20-30 minutes, many minibuses depart as they fill.
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 is increasing, the geography of routes is expanding.
Route Odessa - Kiev - Borispol
Bus station (Odessa) is a convenient point for starting a vacation. If you are planning to fly to another country through the capital's airport, then from different Odessa bus stations more than twenty flights go to Kiev, most of them go directly to Boryspil. The road to Kiev takes about 7 hours, the fare is 300-400 UAH (about 800-1000 rubles). Travel 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, carriers Avtolux and Gunsel have vehicles with video and audio equipment, air conditioning, dry closets and comfortable seats. Travelers are accompanied by the Stardes, there is the opportunity to order food and drinks.
Fans 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 laid out almost in a lying position. In the newest 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 go with maximum comfort.