Market Square
The central square with a 19th-century town hall and Renaissance-era townhouses.
Lviv
The heart of Galicia with cobblestones and Ukraine's finest coffee
Lviv Oblast, Ukraine717,273
Buses from Lviv run every day, with tickets from 340 ₴. The most popular direction is Krakow: from 1,615 ₴, 6–8 h on the road. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
Popular routes from Lviv
All departures from LvivFrequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket from Lviv?
Fares start at 340 ₴ — the exact price depends on the destination, the carrier and the departure date. The cheapest directions are Khmelnytskyi — from 340 ₴, Kyiv — from 760 ₴, Krakow — from 1,615 ₴.
Where can I go by bus from Lviv?
The most popular directions are Krakow, Warsaw, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi. The full list with schedules and fares is on this page.
How do I buy a bus ticket from Lviv?
Pick a destination and a date in the search, choose a trip and a seat, enter passenger details and pay by card or choose to pay the driver on boarding. No account is needed and the confirmation arrives by email.
About the city
Lviv is the most atmospheric city in western Ukraine. Its cobbled centre, 16th-century townhouses and ornate churches are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The city is famous for its coffee culture — there are over 500 cafes, and local brands roast beans that ship across the country.
Lviv is the key stop on the road to the Polish border. Buses arrive here from every Ukrainian region, and onward service runs frequently to Kraków, Warsaw and Wrocław.
Top places to see
Lviv Opera House
One of Europe's most beautiful opera houses, built in Viennese Neo-Renaissance style.
High Castle
The highest point in the city with a panoramic view of all Lviv.
Lychakiv Cemetery
A historic parkland cemetery with 18th- to 20th-century funerary sculptures.
City Hall tower
The 65-metre city-hall tower with an observation deck over the old town.
From our travel blog
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Five Lviv coffee houses worth the detour
From historic Svit Kavy to modern specialty roasters.
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Lviv's coffee story begins at Svit Kavy on Katedralna Square — a classic with a drum roaster in the middle of the room.
For specialty drinkers, Lviv Croissants and Fest Republic Roastery work with farm-direct beans and any pour-over method you want.
Don't miss Kopalnya Kavy — a legendary cafe built as an underground coffee mine, complete with a fire-show when drinks land.
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Lviv in a day: the perfect walking route
Old town, panorama and street food — all on foot.
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Start on Market Square and climb the city-hall tower. Then walk to the Armenian Cathedral and Katedralna Square.
Lunch on Serbska Street around 2 pm — local soups and Galician sweet pastries. Next, hike up to the High Castle for panoramic photos.
Keep the evening for Lesi Ukrainky Street — bars, live jazz and Lviv craft beer.
Booking a bus to Lviv online with SoloWay is simple: compare carriers, departure times and "from" prices, choose your seat, and pay by card or in cash to the driver. Your e-ticket arrives by email right away, and services run regularly throughout the year.