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Poltava Local Lore Museum
Flagship museum of regional history in a striking building, covering archaeology, ethnography, and Poltava's cultural development.
Cheapest price
€76
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h
Average duration
1 d 14 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1755 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanover to Poltava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Poltava will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
Of the 2 buses that leave Hanover for Poltava on Sat, Aug 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 1755 km distance in an average of 1 d 14 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 11 h .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 1 d 17 h 10 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.




Buses from Hanover to Poltava run on average 6 times per day, taking around 33h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €68 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1090 miles (1755 km) distance in 33h 50m.
Distance 1090 miles (1755 km) |
Average bus duration 33h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 33h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €181 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €133 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator GRANDES TOUR | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 49h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 41h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 37h11 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 37h11 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 37h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €194 |
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Poltava buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 49h42 | 9:05 PM Poltava, Avtotrasa | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:51 PM Hanover Hbf | 41h19 | 2:10 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Hanover Central Station | 37h11 | 2:10 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM Hanover | 35h00 | 12:30 PM Poltava | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Hanover | 41h10 | 4:10 AM Poltava | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main pedestrian-friendly central street lined with historic buildings, shops, and everyday urban life in the heart of Poltava.
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Borshch is a beet soup widely loved in Poltava, commonly enriched with cabbage and potatoes and served with sour cream and pampushky.
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Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; larger tips are optional.
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Poltava, Avtovokzal -> Korpusnyi Sad, Poltava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Poltava by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poltava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hanover to Poltava buses use the Hanover Central Station to Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) station pair, with some services arriving at Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Poltava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hannover, ZOB is 1 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Asia Snack (0.2 km), Restaurant Brunnenhof (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover, ZOB.
Available at Hannover, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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