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Poltava
City of dumplings, Gogol and the best summer evenings
Poltava Oblast, Ukraine284,836
Buses from Poltava run every day, with tickets from 250 ₴. The most popular direction is Lviv: from 1,040 ₴, 12–19 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 Poltava
All departures from PoltavaFrequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket from Poltava?
Fares start at 250 ₴ — the exact price depends on the destination, the carrier and the departure date. The cheapest directions are Kharkiv — from 250 ₴, Kyiv — from 520 ₴, Lviv — from 1,040 ₴.
Where can I go by bus from Poltava?
The most popular directions are Lviv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Istanbul. The full list with schedules and fares is on this page.
How do I buy a bus ticket from Poltava?
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
Poltava is the historic centre of left-bank Ukraine, with a rich literary and culinary heritage.
Coaches reach Kharkiv in 2–3 hours and Kyiv in 5–6 hours.
Top places to see
Exaltation of the Cross Monastery
A 17th-century monastery complex.
Kotlyarevsky House-Museum
The home of the father of modern Ukrainian literature.
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Booking a bus to Poltava 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.