- Must visit
National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve
National museum in a vast monastery complex, showcasing sacred art, treasures, caves, and major Kyiv history.





Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
7h 30m
Average duration
8h 16m
Buses per day
5
Distance
465 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lviv to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $90 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€56). The journey takes 8h 32m versus 6h 56m 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, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, Autolux, KLR, Euroticket, FlixBus.
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 Infobus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Eurovoyage | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Pan-Bus.net | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator TocoBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Femelytrans | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Lviv to Kyiv buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 PM Lviv | 8h30 | 5:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Lviv | 8h15 | 6:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:25 PM Lviv | 8h35 | 8:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Lviv | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:55 PM Lviv | 8h30 | 8:25 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:05 AM Lviv | 11h50 | 11:55 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 9:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:00 AM Lviv | 7h40 | 10:40 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 11:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7220609 | 3:50 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 11:50 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Lviv | 5h10 | 9:10 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 2:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 4:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:30 AM Lviv | 9h40 | 6:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Lviv | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Lviv | 8h10 | 8:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Lviv | 8h30 | 9:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
909089жд · 909089жд | 1:00 PM Lviv, Dvirtseva ploshcha - Parking (Львів, Двірцева площа - Паркінг) | 8h40 | 9:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
909089 | 2:00 PM Lviv, Terminal KLR Bus (Львів, Термінал KLR Bus) | 7h40 | 9:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lviv | 8h00 | 11:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lviv to Kyiv run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Kyiv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyiv trip today.
National museum in a vast monastery complex, showcasing sacred art, treasures, caves, and major Kyiv history.
Premier art museum with key Ukrainian paintings, icons, and modern works that trace national visual culture.
Open-air folk museum with traditional houses, churches, and crafts from regions across Ukraine in a park setting.
Kyiv's central square, pivotal in modern Ukrainian history and a major gathering place surrounded by landmarks.
Historic steep street lined with galleries, churches, and souvenir stalls, connecting Upper Town with Podil.
Elegant central boulevard known for shopping, architecture, fountains, and easy walking between major city sights.
Borshch is a beet-based soup often made with cabbage, картофля and meat, then served with smetana. It is a staple of Ukrainian home cooking and a national symbol.
Varenyky are soft dumplings filled with potato, cabbage, cheese, or cherries. They are one of Ukraine’s most beloved comfort foods and common at family meals.
Holubtsi are cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and usually minced meat, then baked or stewed. They are traditional for holidays and hearty home-style meals.
Popular traditional Ukrainian restaurant with rustic decor, generous portions, and classic dishes such as borshch, varenyky, and salo.
Well-known fine dining venue serving contemporary Ukrainian cuisine with seasonal ingredients and elegant tasting-style presentation.
Stylish modern Ukrainian restaurant known for refined local dishes and thoughtful presentation in a polished yet welcoming setting.
Generally budget-friendly for visitors. Meals, local transport, and many hotels cost less than in many European capitals, though upscale dining and central stays cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis, or add a small tip in apps.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lviv to Kyiv 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 Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lviv to Kyiv buses use the Lviv (Львів) to Kyiv (Київ) station pair, with some services arriving at Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа). Use this guide to compare Lviv and Kyiv bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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