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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.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sumy to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sumy to Kyiv will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sumy for Kyiv on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sumy to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m 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 Sumy to Kyiv:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sumy to Kyiv costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 37m 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 Euroticket.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Pan-Bus.net | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Pan-Bus.net | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Service Lux | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Sumy to Kyiv buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Sumy | 5h20 | 9:20 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Sumy | 5h45 | 10:45 AM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Sumy | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Kyiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sumy to Kyiv run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Kyiv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyiv trip today.
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
A long-established patriotic Ukrainian restaurant and bar near Maidan, serving national dishes, regional drinks, and a broad tasting menu in a distinctive atmospheric interior
A classic traditional restaurant known for richly presented Ukrainian cuisine, historic decor, and dependable versions of salo, borshch, dumplings, and meat dishes
Kyiv is affordable for many travelers. Meals, coffee, and local transport are low-cost, while upscale dining and central hotels cost more.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sumy 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 Sumy to Kyiv buses use the Суми, Aвтовокзал (Sumy, Avtovokzal) to Kyiv (Київ) station pair, with some services arriving at Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа). Use this guide to compare Sumy and Kyiv bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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