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The cheapest and fastest buses from Poltava to Kyiv
Showing times and prices for Feb 13
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
302 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poltava to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poltava to Kyiv will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Fast buses
Of the 39 buses that leave Poltava for Kyiv on Fri, Feb 13, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 13 the direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Feb 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
808108:20AM4h50
Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)01:10PMKyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ")
€91One-way
0 transfers
008:10AM4h40
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку12:50PMKyiv (Київ)
€101One-way
0 transfers
002:10PM5h30
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку07:40PMKyiv (Київ)
€101One-way
0 transfers
653907109:15AM5h25
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку02:40PMKyiv (Київ)
€111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus03:55PM4h10
Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)08:05PMKyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал)
€111One-way
0 transfers
09:25AM3h40
Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)01:05PMVydubychi Station
€151One-way
0 transfers
005:00AM3h40
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку08:40AMKyiv (Київ)
€331One-way
0 transfers
655327511:00AM3h50
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку02:50PMKyiv (Київ)
€181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus03:55PM4h10
Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)08:05PMKyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал)
€111One-way
0 transfers
656157210:40AM4h20
Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку03:00PMKyiv (Київ)
€181One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poltava to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poltava to Kyiv 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 16m. 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: 302 km
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€9 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Poltava to Kyiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poltava to Kyiv buses for today, Thursday, February 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:52 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 0 | 10:15 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 3:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 4:00 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:20 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h50 | 5:10 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6510175 | 11:20 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 13 | |||||
| 0 | 12:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 5:15 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 7:15 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h40 | 6:40 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 4:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 9:15 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 6:10 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 10:50 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 6:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 11:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8081 | 6:20 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h50 | 11:10 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6539071 | 7:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h25 | 12:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:25 AM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 3h40 | 11:05 AM Vydubychi Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 8:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6558311 | 8:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 12:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h35 | 1:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 8:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6561572 | 8:40 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h20 | 1:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6553275 | 9:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h50 | 12:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6546283 | 9:30 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 2:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6434023 | 10:15 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:25 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 3:35 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 6h05 | 5:05 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6553924 | 11:30 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 4:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:50 AM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 4:20 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:10 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h30 | 5:40 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:15 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h55 | 5:10 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:15 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 5:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:40 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 6:50 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:55 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 6:25 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h10 | 6:05 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:55 PM Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h40 | 6:35 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:55 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h44 | 6:39 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:15 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6527968 | 2:30 PM Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h00 | 7:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poltava to Kyiv
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Buses from Poltava to Kyiv run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 302 km distance in 4h 10m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €6
Distance 302 km |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €6
Bus providers: Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus from Poltava to KyivYou can travel by bus between Poltava to Kyiv with Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own \BusSystem\" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 50m
Cheapest Price
€8
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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
4h 10m
Cheapest Price
€8
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.
Autolux
About
Autolux is a Ukrainian cargo and passenger transportation company established in 1997. It operates passenger bus services throughout Ukraine and has expanded its network to include routes to 18 European countries. Autolux utilizes a fleet of over 200 buses, including models from Neoplan, Temsa, MAN, and Setra, categorized into VIP, Comfort+, and Standard classes. These buses offer amenities such as ergonomic seats, adjustable footrests, power outlets, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and multimedia devices. The company also provides a mobile application for convenient booking, account management, and real-time tracking of services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Autolux frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One or two suitcases up to 30 kg (50x50x80 cm for one, 65x30x45 cm for two) and one handbag/backpack up to 5 kg (45x35x20 cm) are allowed.
Additional luggage
Baggage larger than specified dimensions is allowed with carrier's approval.
Cancellation Policy
Orders can be canceled until they are shipped; if paid, contact within 12 hours, otherwise, it cannot be canceled.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
Accessibility
FAQs: Bus from Poltava to Kyiv
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poltava 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Poltava to Kyiv can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Poltava to Kyiv is €9; 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 coach from Poltava to Kyiv is 4h 10m to travel the 302 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Poltava to Kyiv leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Poltava to Kyiv leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 25 direct coaches a day from Poltava to Kyiv with Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Poltava to Kyiv, you can count on Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Kyiv. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Poltava and Kyiv and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Kyiv from Poltava is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Poltava to Kyiv is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poltava and Kyiv including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Poltava to Kyiv:
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Poltava to Kyiv for coach company Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Poltava to Kyiv depends on the coach companies:
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Autolux
- Orders can be canceled until they are shipped
- if paid, contact within 12 hours, otherwise, it cannot be canceled.
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Infobus, FlixBus.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Poltava to Kyiv.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Poltava to Kyiv:
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Autolux
- One or two suitcases up to 30 kg (50x50x80 cm for one, 65x30x45 cm for two) and one handbag/backpack up to 5 kg (45x35x20 cm) are allowed.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Poltava to Kyiv:
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Autolux
- Baggage larger than specified dimensions is allowed with carrier's approval.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Poltava to Kyiv. The following conditions apply:
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Poltava to Kyiv with the following coach company: Infobus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Poltava to Kyiv with the following coach company: Infobus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Poltava to Kyiv with the following coach company: Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Poltava to Kyiv
Poltava
Kyiv
The major bus station for departures in Poltava is Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) for your trip from Poltava to Kyiv.
Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Kyiv is Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kyiv, Vokzalna Ploshcha (Київ, Вокзальна Площа) for your trip to Kyiv from Poltava.
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Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ")
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