- 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
€29
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mykolaiv to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mykolaiv to Kyiv will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 8 buses that leave Mykolaiv for Kyiv on Tue, Aug 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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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0Buses from Mykolaiv to Kyiv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
The table below shows live departures for Mykolaiv to Kyiv buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 10:00 PM Mykolaiv | 9h35 | 7:35 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 6:30 AM Mykolaiv | 5h30 | 12:00 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 AM Mykolaiv | 9h25 | 3:55 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Mykolaiv | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:45 AM Mykolaiv | 9h20 | 5:05 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:15 AM Mykolaiv | 9h25 | 7:40 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
7307029 | 8:00 PM Mykolaiv | 9h30 | 5:30 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
7307573 | 9:10 PM Mykolaiv | 8h40 | 5:50 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Most Mykolaiv to Kyiv buses use the Mykolaiv (Миколаїв) to Kyiv (Київ) station pair, with some services arriving at Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа). Use this guide to compare Mykolaiv and Kyiv bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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