Fares
Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022. Here is how it works, who needs to register and what a ride used to cost.
How much a ride costs
Why zero hryvnias
Why the metro is free
When the full-scale invasion began, Kharkiv City Council abolished fares across all municipal transport — the metro, trams and trolleybuses. It is part of the city’s support for residents of a frontline city: transport is subsidised from the municipal budget (over ₴2 billion a year).
City officials have repeatedly confirmed they do not plan to bring fares back in the near future. If that changes, we will update this page right away.
How it works
Fare history
| Period | Fare and payment |
|---|---|
| Since 24.05.2022 | Free — city-council decision for the duration of martial law |
| 2021 – 2022 | ₴8 — token, “E-ticket” card or contactless bank card at the gate |
| 2018 – 2021 | ₴8 (raised from ₴5.50 in 2018) |
| Soviet era | 5 kopecks — the classic metro token |
Frequently asked questions
No. Since 24 May 2022 the Kharkiv Metro has been completely free for all passengers by city-council decision. Just walk through the gate.
Yes — the free-travel decision has been extended into 2026. City officials have publicly confirmed fares will not return while martial law lasts.
Kharkiv’s electronic transport card, introduced before the war. Today it is only needed by concession passengers to register rides for city statistics. Nothing has to be paid with it.
Yes — the council decision covers all municipal transport in Kharkiv: metro, trams and trolleybuses. Private bus operators may still charge.
A single ride cost 8 hryvnias — paid with a token, an “E-ticket” card or a contactless bank card right at the gate.