- Must visit
Pysanka Museum
A unique museum dedicated to the Ukrainian tradition of Easter Egg painting located in nearby Kolomyia.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 11 buses that leave Chernivtsi for Ivano-Frankivsk on Tue, May 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 114 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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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6912370Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Ivano-Frankivsk take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 25m 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, KLR.
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 FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6897019 | 11:00 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h20 | 5:20 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6903834 | 3:00 PM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6923535 | 3:30 PM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6943160 | 4:00 PM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
00905 | 4:10 PM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h35 | 7:45 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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6626697 | 2:45 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2h35 | 5:20 AM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6868096 | 8:00 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h30 | 11:30 AM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6947001 | 8:00 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
6912370 | 8:30 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:40 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h00 | 11:40 AM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:00 AM Chernivtsi, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Чернівці, Центральний Автовокзал) | 3h20 | 1:20 PM Ivano-Frankivsk, Bus station №2 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsk run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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A unique museum dedicated to the Ukrainian tradition of Easter Egg painting located in nearby Kolomyia.
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