- Must visit
Lviv National Art Gallery
Major art museum with Ukrainian and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts across several historic buildings.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 23 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
756 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poltava to Lviv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poltava to Lviv will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 21 buses that leave Poltava for Lviv on Wed, Jun 17, 11 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 756 km distance in an average of 13 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poltava to Lviv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 469 miles (756 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration Fastest 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poltava to Lviv:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poltava to Lviv costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Lviv take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 52m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $151 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€96). The journey takes 13h 52m versus 10h 24m 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, 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 Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Poltava to Lviv 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6809092 | 3:00 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 15h00 | 6:00 AM Lviv | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 3:40 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 14h50 | 6:30 AM Lviv | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 13h30 | 5:25 AM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 12h55 | 4:50 AM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:50 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 16h10 | 3:00 PM Lviv | 1 transfer | |
515бвз · 515бвз · 515бвз | 11:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 19h05 | 7:00 PM Lviv, Dvirtseva ploshcha - Parking (Львів, Двірцева площа - Паркінг) | 2 transfers | |
515бв · 515бв | 11:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 18h25 | 6:20 PM Lviv, Terminal KLR Bus (Львів, Термінал KLR Bus) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
· | 12:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 14h10 | 3:00 PM Lviv | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:10 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 12h50 | 9:00 PM Lviv | 1 transfer | |
8081 | 8:50 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 14h30 | 11:20 PM Lviv, Terminal KLR Bus (Львів, Термінал KLR Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8081 | 8:50 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 14h10 | 11:00 PM Lviv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal - AS-1(Львів, Центральний Автовокзал - АС-1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8081зд · 8081зд | 8:50 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 15h09 | 11:59 PM Lviv, Dvirtseva ploshcha - Parking (Львів, Двірцева площа - Паркінг) | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 14h15 | 12:30 AM Lviv | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Poltava, Avtotrasa | 18h35 | 5:25 AM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Poltava, Avtotrasa | 18h00 | 4:50 AM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 12:30 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 16h00 | 4:30 AM Lviv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:30 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 14h55 | 3:25 AM Lviv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:00 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 17h00 | 6:00 AM Lviv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Poltava to Lviv run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 469 miles (756 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 469 miles (756 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lviv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lviv trip today.
Major art museum with Ukrainian and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts across several historic buildings.
Large open-air museum showcasing traditional wooden churches, houses, and village life from different regions of Ukraine.
Important museum of Ukrainian sacred art, icons, manuscripts, and folk heritage, central to understanding western Ukraine’s culture.
The heart of historic Lviv, surrounded by colorful townhouses, cafes, and major architectural landmarks.
UNESCO-listed historic center packed with churches, courtyards, cobbled lanes, and the city’s classic atmosphere.
Park on the city’s highest hill, best known for panoramic views over Lviv and a rewarding uphill walk.
A Beet-Based Soup Often Served With Sour Cream And Pampushky. It Is A Staple Across Ukraine And Especially Beloved In Western Ukrainian Home Cooking.
Ukrainian Dumplings Filled With Potato, Cheese, Cabbage, Or Cherries. In Lviv They Are A Classic Comfort Food Found In Traditional Restaurants And Homes.
A Rich Hutsul Cornmeal Porridge Cooked With Cream And Traditionally Topped With Bryndza Cheese And Fried Pork Fat. It Is A Carpathian Specialty Popular In Lviv.
An Elegant, Well-Known Restaurant Serving Refined Galician And Ukrainian Cuisine With A Conservatory Setting And Strong Lviv Identity.
A Famous Themed Lviv Restaurant Known For Hearty Ukrainian Dishes, Local Drinks, And A Memorable Underground Atmosphere.
A Popular Central Lviv Spot Offering Galician Specialties In A Historic Setting, Known For Traditional Recipes And A Lively Tourist-Friendly Atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists. Meals, coffee, and local transport cost less than in many European cities, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small tips for hotel staff are appreciated but not required.
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