Zurich to Lviv bus with Sindbad

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Zurich to Lviv

Showing times and prices for May 16

Cheapest price

$139

Average price

$151

Fastest journey

1 d 5 h 15 m

Average duration

1 d 6 h 16 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

1168 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Lviv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Lviv will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Lviv without transferring at least once.

  • KLR174к · 174к
    4:00 AM31h30
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:30 PMLviv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal - AS-1(Львів, Центральний Автовокзал - АС-1)
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLR174к · 174к
    4:00 AM31h10
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:10 PMLviv, Terminal KLR Bus (Львів, Термінал KLR Bus)
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM34h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    5:40 AMLviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM33h45
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    5:05 AMLviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й)
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM29h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:30 PMLviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    $1461One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus for Zurich to Lviv

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lviv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a bus costs an average of $82.

Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)

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Most popular
Bus
Driving

$118

Average price

Cheapest

$105

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

29h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

28h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

15h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Sindbad

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lviv is a bus with an average price of $118 (€95).
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lviv is by bus with an average journey time of 28h 37m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Zurich and Lviv.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Lviv among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -14h -22m sooner (28h 37m by bus vs 15h 15m by car) and save roughly $-13.68 (€-11.04) compared to fuel and tolls ($118 (€95) vs $105 (€84)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by Sindbad.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Zurich to Lviv Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
KLR
Departure Time
03:00AM
Arrival Time
10:10AM
Duration
31h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$120
Operator
KLR
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
31h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$139
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
33h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$109
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
11:45AM
Duration
29h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$131
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
29h15
Departure days
Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
33h30
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
31h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:50PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
32h10
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$87
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
29h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$146
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
12:25AM
Duration
31h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:20PM
Arrival Time
02:05AM
Duration
33h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$141
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:20PM
Arrival Time
05:05AM
Duration
33h45
Departure days
Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$94
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
02:10AM
Duration
31h45
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$101
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:25PM
Arrival Time
03:45AM
Duration
32h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
$116
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:25PM
Arrival Time
09:55AM
Duration
37h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$117
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:25PM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
36h55
Departure days
Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$103

Live departures

Zurich to Lviv bus times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lviv buses for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBus4:20 PM Zurich
33h45
2:05 AM Lviv0 transfersDirect
Saturday, May 16
KLR174к · 174к4:00 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
31h30
12:30 PM Lviv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal - AS-1(Львів, Центральний Автовокзал - АС-1)1 transfer
KLR174к · 174к4:00 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
31h10
12:10 PM Lviv, Terminal KLR Bus (Львів, Термінал KLR Bus)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
29h15
1:45 PM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
29h45
2:15 PM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
29h40
10:30 PM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
31h35
12:25 AM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й)2 transfers

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Zurich to Lviv

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Buses from Zurich to Lviv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) if you book in advance.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 725 miles (1168 km) distance in 29h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
725 miles (1168 km)
Average bus duration
28h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$82 (€66)
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
29h 0m
First bus
1:00 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus from Zurich to LvivYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Lviv with Sindbad, FlixBus for as low as $82 (€66). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Sindbad

About
Sindbad is a leading Polish bus company specializing in international coach services across Europe. Established in 1983, it has grown to operate a fleet of over 120 modern coaches, primarily Setra brand, with an average age of under three years. Sindbad connects over 400 cities in 17 countries, including popular routes to Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. The company is known for its comfortable buses, which often include amenities like Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restrooms, and entertainment systems. Sindbad also employs both a driver and a pilot on each coach to ensure smooth journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38h 0m
Cheapest Price
$110 (€89)
Sindbad frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior reservation recommended.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require prior arrangement.

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29h 0m
Cheapest Price
$82 (€66)
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

FAQs: Bus from Zurich to Lviv

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Lviv 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 Lviv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Zurich to Lviv can start from as little as $82 (€66) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Zurich to Lviv is $118 (€95) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Zurich to Lviv is 29h 0m to travel the 725 miles (1168 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Zurich to Lviv leaves at 1:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Zurich to Lviv leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Zurich to Lviv with Sindbad. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Zurich to Lviv, you can count on Sindbad, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Lviv. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Zurich and Lviv and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Lviv from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 29h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Zurich to Lviv is September.
Yes, you can take a bus between Zurich and Lviv.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Zurich to Lviv for bus company Sindbad, FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Zurich to Lviv:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
  • Sindbad
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible restrooms.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lviv are:
  • Lviv Opera House, a grand architectural masterpiece hosting opera and ballet performances
  • Rynok Square, the historic center of Lviv surrounded by vibrant cafes and Renaissance buildings
  • Lviv High Castle, a hilltop park offering panoramic views of the city
  • Armenian Cathedral, a unique blend of Gothic and Armenian architecture with intricate frescoes
  • Lychakiv Cemetery, an open-air museum with ornate tombstones and sculptures.
The best things to do in Lviv include:
  • Lviv National Art Gallery, home to an extensive collection of European and Ukrainian art
  • Potocki Palace, a stunning example of French classicism housing art exhibitions
  • Shevchenkivskyi Hai, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Ukrainian village life
  • Lviv Chocolate Factory, where you can watch chocolate being made and enjoy delicious treats
  • Lviv Brewery Museum, offering insights into the city's brewing history and beer tastings.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Sindbad, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Zurich to Lviv depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
  • Sindbad
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Zurich to Lviv.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Zurich to Lviv:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
  • Sindbad
    • One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Zurich to Lviv:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • Sindbad
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Zurich to Lviv. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
  • Sindbad
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets may require prior arrangement.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Zurich to Lviv with the following bus company: Sindbad, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Zurich to Lviv with the following bus company: Sindbad, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Zurich to Lviv with the following bus company: Sindbad, FlixBus.
Lviv is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Zurich will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Lviv among Omio's users.
The currency used in Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cash is often preferred in smaller towns and markets, while cards are widely accepted in cities and larger establishments.
In Lviv, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Avoid unlicensed taxis to prevent overcharging. Be aware of common scams involving currency exchange at unofficial booths offering poor rates. Staying vigilant in busy tourist spots helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Zurich to Lviv

Zurich
Lviv
The major bus station for departures in Zurich is Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) for your trip from Zurich to Lviv.
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
information
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Sihlquai
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
  • Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17

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