The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyiv to Poltava
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyiv to Poltava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Poltava will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 4 trains that leave Kyiv for Poltava on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 302 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 34 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kyiv to Poltava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Poltava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kyiv to Poltava train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Poltava trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:44 AM Kyiv | 3h18 | 10:02 AM Poltava | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Kyiv | 3h22 | 10:14 AM Poltava | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyiv to Poltava
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 02:15 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Ukrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) from Kyiv to Poltava trainsUkrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) trains will get you between Kyiv and Poltava from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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