The cheapest and fastest buses from Poltava to Kraków
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
23 h 24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1047 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poltava to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poltava to Kraków will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 5 buses that leave Poltava for Kraków on Sun, Nov 30, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct buses cover the 1047 km distance in an average of 23 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 10 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 25 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poltava to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poltava to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, and a bus costs an average of €39.
Distance: 1047 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€52 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
22h 59m Average total duration 22h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 56m Average total duration Fastest 19h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poltava to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poltava to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 AM Poltava | 22h40 | 4:10 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Poltava | 26h25 | 12:25 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Poltava | 24h30 | 1:30 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Poltava | 21h10 | 1:10 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poltava to Kraków
Buses from Poltava to Kraków run on average 29 times per day, taking around 22h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €29 by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1047 km distance in 21h 10m.
Distance 1047 km |
Average bus duration 22h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 21h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad, FlixBus from Poltava to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Poltava to Kraków with Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad, FlixBus for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Poltava to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poltava to Kraków 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 Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал), which is located around 3.8 miles (6.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Poltava to Kraków
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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