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Arkhitektora Beketova station

Line L3 · Green Line

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Arkhitektora Beketova — overview

Arkhitektora Beketova station — Kharkiv Metro

Arkhitektora Beketova station is on the Oleksiivska Line of the Kharkiv Metro. Arkhitektora Beketova station on the Oleksiivska Line of the Kharkiv Metro.

What’s near the station

Beketov mansions
3 min walk
Architectural gems by Kharkiv’s celebrated architect.
Yaroslav Mudryi Law University
4 min walk
Ukraine’s leading law school.

Station facilities

Accessibility
There is no lift at Arkhitektora Beketova — the only one on the network is at Peremoha. For assistance, call (057) 731-00-00 or 0800-507-507 at least an hour ahead and staff will escort you.
Fares
Free since 24.05.2022 — no ticket needed
Shelter
The station doubles as a shelter
Connectivity
Mobile coverage at stations
Information
Announcements and wayfinding

Arkhitektora Beketova in numbers

Arkhitektora Beketova opened on May 6, 1995 as part of the Oleksiivska line. It sits 20 metres below ground — the depth that is also why Kharkiv metro stations double as shelters. There are 4 street exits (no. 1, no. 2, no. 3, no. 4). If you are meeting someone, give the exit number rather than just the station: at Arkhitektora Beketova they come out on different sides of the street.
Line
Oleksiivska line
Opened
May 6, 1995
Street exits
4
Exit numbers
1, 2, 3, 4
Depth
20 m

Exit count and numbering from OpenStreetMap; opening date and depth from Wikidata. Checked on 18 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Arkhitektora Beketova station follows the metro’s general timetable — 05:30 to 22:00, according to the operator. Under martial law the schedule can change, and during air-raid alerts the station doubles as a shelter. Check the latest announcements before you travel.

Arkhitektora Beketova station is on line L3 of the Kharkiv Metro. See the line page for the full list of stations and transfers.

Yes. Kharkiv Metro stations serve as civil shelters: entry is open during air-raid alerts, and train service may pause temporarily. Follow the staff announcements.

Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022 by order of the Kharkiv mayor, until further notice — just walk through the gate. Before the war a single ride cost 8 hryvnias.

Prams are always welcome. Bicycles are allowed folded or in a cover; at peak times pick the less crowded carriages.

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