Hi, Guys.

I am sure many people on the forum traveled to Kharkov (a.k.a. Kharkiv or Харьков) and I am looking for some feedback on my plans.  I need to take a short trip from Krasnodar to Kharkov and trying to come up with the best mode of travel.

The options are:

1. Train. 15-16 hour on train. 
2. Plane.  No direct flights, so will have to go with a stop at either Kiev or Moscow.  High possibility of delays.
3. Plane and Bus.  Going to Kiev and taking a bus to Kharkov.  6 hour bus ride

So far I like option #1 the most.  I am using http://www.pz.gov.ua/ to see schedule and fares for Trains to Urkaine.

What do you think?  Maybe there is a faster train...Any other sites that have train schedules?

Thank you,