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PinchukArtCentre
One of Eastern Europe's best-known contemporary art centers, popular with younger visitors and social-media-minded travelers for its bold exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 26 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1581 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Kyiv will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna for Kyiv on Mon, Jun 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct buses cover the 1581 km distance in an average of 1 d 13 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 8 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest buses will take 1 d 15 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 36h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a train costs an average of $480.
Distance: 982 miles (1581 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price Cheapest | $480 Average price | $467 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 8m Average total duration Fastest 36h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51h 30m Average total duration 51h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Kyiv:
A bus is $342 (€282) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Kyiv costing on average $480 (€396).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 0m.
Tickets start at around $138 (€114) compared to roughly $467 (€385) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $328 (€271). The journey takes 36h 38m versus 21h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 39h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:59PM | Duration 29h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 39h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 38h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 39h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 39h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 45h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 39h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Kyiv buses for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:50 AM Bologna | 34h00 | 8:50 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Bologna | 39h10 | 6:55 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bologna | 39h10 | 7:55 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Bologna | 32h20 | 3:00 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Bologna | 39h10 | 1:40 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Bologna to Kyiv run on average 13 times per day, taking around 36h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $102 (€84) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 982 miles (1581 km) distance in 29h 9m.
Distance 982 miles (1581 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€84) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 29h 9m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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One of Eastern Europe's best-known contemporary art centers, popular with younger visitors and social-media-minded travelers for its bold exhibitions.
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Kyiv's most famous historic street, lined with galleries, souvenir stalls, old houses, and landmark views between the upper town and Podil.
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Ukraine’s iconic beet soup, often enriched with cabbage, potatoes, and meat, then served with sour cream and pampushky. A defining comfort dish strongly associated with Kyiv and Ukrainian home cooking
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Service is often not included. Tip 10-15% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and leave small change at cafes only if you want to.
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