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Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poltava to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poltava to Kyiv will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 56 buses that leave Poltava for Kyiv on Wed, Jun 17, 56 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poltava to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poltava to Kyiv:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poltava to Kyiv costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:16PM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Poltava to Kyiv buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 AM Poltava | 5h30 | 4:40 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Poltava | 5h30 | 5:40 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
6784484 | 12:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 5:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:25 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h05 | 5:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 6:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7037978 | 1:20 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 6h10 | 7:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:20 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h50 | 7:10 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 9:15 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h40 | 8:40 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 11:15 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:10 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 5h20 | 1:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 5h20 | 1:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 4h20 | 12:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Poltava | 4h20 | 12:30 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8081 | 8:50 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h20 | 1:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
7047385 | 9:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h25 | 2:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h55 | 3:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h20 | 3:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7022496 | 10:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h35 | 3:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:40 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h20 | 3:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Poltava, Avtotrasa | 5h10 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:55 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h00 | 3:55 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h50 | 2:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6984128 | 11:30 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 4:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:45 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h31 | 4:16 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:45 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 4:15 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:45 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h00 | 4:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h55 | 4:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:51 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h28 | 4:19 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:00 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 4:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:01 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h44 | 4:45 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:15 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 5:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:25 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 5:35 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Poltava to Kyiv run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Vast open-air museum with traditional houses, churches, and landscapes from different regions of Ukraine. Excellent for architecture, photography, and slow walking.
Major archaeology and history museum covering Kyivan Rus, Cossack heritage, and modern Ukraine. A strong starting point for understanding the city and country.
Kyiv's most famous historic street, lined with galleries, souvenir stalls, old houses, and landmark views between the upper town and Podil.
The city's central square, important for modern Ukrainian history and a natural reference point for exploring central Kyiv.
Kyiv's main boulevard with monumental architecture, shopping, and a lively central atmosphere. Essential for first-time visitors.
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
A famous Kyiv specialty: breaded chicken fillet stuffed with cold herb butter that melts when cut. It is one of the city’s best-known dishes and a classic of local restaurant menus
Traditional Ukrainian dumplings filled with potato, cabbage, cheese, or cherries. They are a staple across the country and widely eaten in Kyiv in both savory and sweet versions
A well-known modern Ukrainian restaurant in Andriivskyi Descent, known for refined takes on classics such as borshch, varenyky, and local appetizers in an elegant setting
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A classic traditional restaurant known for richly presented Ukrainian cuisine, historic decor, and dependable versions of salo, borshch, dumplings, and meat dishes
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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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