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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 $7. 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Kyiv to Poltava by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kyiv to Poltava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kyiv to Poltava:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kyiv to Poltava costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Poltava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kyiv and Poltava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа) and arrive in Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал).
- Travel with Ukrainian Railways, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Poltava by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Autolux, KLR to go to Poltava by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Ukrainian Railways (УЗ).
- 31 direct buses per day with Infobus, Autolux, KLR.
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