Bus Bucharest – Kyiv
from 3,200 ₴
15–19 hThe Bucharest – Kyiv bus covers about 960 km, takes roughly 15–19 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 960 km
- Travel time
- 15–19 h
Bucharest – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30Aeroport Otopeni vulytsia Bukhureshtilor, 224E, maidanchyk dlia parkuvannia P1 | 20:00AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 19h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 02:30Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B | 21:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 18h 30min | Tue, Sat | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 10:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia | 06:40-AS "Kyiv Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2, Kyiv, Kyivska oblast, 03039 | 20h 40min | daily | 3G Bus |
| 11:00-Aeroport Otopeni, Otopeni-Henri Coandă Departures Airport, Calea Bucurestilor no. 224, Otopeni 075100, Romania | 06:40-AS "Kyiv Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2, Kyiv, Kyivska oblast, 03039 | 19h 40min | daily | 3G Bus |
| 16:00Avtovokzal Militari vulytsia Valea Cascadelor, 1 | 12:50AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 20h 50min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 17:00Aeroport Otopeni vulytsia Bukhureshtilor, 224E, maidanchyk dlia parkuvannia P1 | 12:50AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 19h 50min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 17:50AZS TSV, 1 Decembrie, București | 13:40AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 19h 50min | Mon, Wed, Sat | «Сонячний Тур» |
| 19:15Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni) | 13:40AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 18h 25min | Mon, Wed, Sat | «Сонячний Тур» |
| 20:30Zupynka "Parkovka bilia Zaliznychnoho muzeia", vulytsia Hrivitsei; budynok 193B | 15:10Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22 | 18h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 21:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia | 19:45-AS"Kyiv ZhD vokzal", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, Kyiv, 02000 | 22h 45min | daily | 3G Bus |
| 21:00Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 15:10Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22 | 18h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 21:00Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B | 13:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 16h 30min | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 21:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 13:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 16h | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 22:00-Aeroport Otopeni, Otopeni-Henri Coandă Departures Airport, Calea Bucurestilor no. 224, Otopeni 075100, Romania | 19:45-AS"Kyiv ZhD vokzal", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, Kyiv, 02000 | 21h 45min | daily | 3G Bus |
| 22:00AZS "Petrom" (Sos. Buc-Urziceni, Tarla 113, Parcela 444 2a, Afumati 077010) | 21:00Pivdennyi vokzal, vykhid (bilia Puzatoi Khaty) | 23h | Wed, Thu, Sun | ВК Тур |
| 23:50Zaliznychnyi vokzal Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, bilia Starbucks | 20:00AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 20h 10min | daily | LIKEBUS |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Bucharest – Kyiv route
The Bucharest to Kyiv coach links the Romanian capital with Ukraine’s largest city over a journey of roughly 960 kilometres. Travel time typically falls between 15 and 19 hours, with the exact figure shaped by queues at the Siret–Porubne checkpoint, where the bus crosses the Ukraine–Romania border. Fares start at around 3,500 UAH, and you pay by bank card online in hryvnia, settling the full amount upfront with nothing owed to the driver en route. A valid biometric international passport is required for the crossing. The service is popular with migrant workers, students, families travelling with children and tourists alike. Boarding takes place at Bucharest’s main bus terminal, while arrival in Kyiv is at convenient transport hubs with quick connections to the metro and city transit.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does the Bucharest to Kyiv trip take, including the border?
The journey usually lasts about 15 to 19 hours. The main variable is the queue at the Siret–Porubne crossing on the Ukraine–Romania border, so it is wise to allow some extra time.
How do I pay for a Bucharest to Kyiv bus ticket?
You pay by bank card online in hryvnia. The full price is settled at the moment of booking, so there is nothing extra to hand to the driver during the trip.
What documents do I need for the trip?
Because this is an international route with a border crossing, you need a valid biometric international passport. For children, bring their own travel documents.
Are there overnight buses from Bucharest to Kyiv?
Yes. Given the long distance, some departures leave in the evening and travel through the night, letting you sleep through part of the route and arrive in Kyiv during the day.
Where does the bus depart from and arrive?
Departure is from Bucharest’s main bus terminal, with arrival in Kyiv near key transport hubs offering access to the metro and city transit. The exact stops are listed on your ticket.
How many buses run on the Bucharest – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 15 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:30, the last at 23:50. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Bucharest – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: LIKEBUS, МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ, 3G Bus, «Сонячний Тур», АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ, ВК Тур. The line-up depends on the travel date.