Bus Bucharest – Kyiv

from 3,500 ₴ when bought online18–23 h

from 3,500 ₴when bought online

18–23 h

Upcoming buses Bucharest – Kyiv

Live prices and seats

Route at a glance

The Bucharest – Kyiv bus takes 18–23 h, usually about 21 h (960 km, via Suceava, Chernivtsi and Kamianets-Podilskyi). Up to 15 trips a day by 6 carriers, tickets from 3,500 ₴.

on the road: 18–23 h
when bought online: from 3,500 ₴
trips a day: up to 15
carriers: 6

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. The first bus leaves at 00:30, the last at 23:50. 16 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Kyiv – Bucharest · from 3,200 ₴

Bucharest – Kyiv bus schedule

00:30Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P120:20Bus stop "Teremky" Academician Glushkov Avenue
19h 50min · daily · LikeBus
02:30Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B21:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2
18h 30min · Tue · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
10:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia06:40⁺¹-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, Romania06:40⁺¹-AS "Kyiv Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2, Kyiv, Kyivska oblast, 03039
19h 40min · daily · 3G Bus
16:00Bus station Militari Valea Cascadelor street, 112:40⁺¹Bus stop "Teremky" Academician Glushkov Avenue
20h 40min · daily · LikeBus
17:00Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P112:50⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.
19h 50min · daily · LikeBus
17:50AZS TSV, 1 Decembrie, București13:40⁺¹AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142
19h 50min · Wed, Sat · «Сонячний Тур»
19:15Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni)13:40⁺¹AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142
18h 25min · Wed, Sat · «Сонячний Тур»
20:30Zupynka "Parkovka bilia Zaliznychnoho muzeia", vulytsia Hrivitsei; budynok 193B15:10⁺¹Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22
18h 40min · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
transfers: 1
21:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia19:45⁺¹-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 224E15:10⁺¹Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22
18h 10min · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
transfers: 1
21:00Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B13:30⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2
16h 30min · daily · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
21:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E13:30⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2
16h · daily · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
22:00-Aeroport Otopeni, Otopeni-Henri Coandă Departures Airport, Calea Bucurestilor no. 224, Otopeni 075100, Romania19:45⁺¹-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)21:00⁺¹Pivdennyi vokzal, vykhid (bilia Puzatoi Khaty)
23h · Wed, Sun · ВК Тур
23:50Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks20:40⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.
20h 50min · daily · LikeBus

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
00:30Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1	20:20Bus stop "Teremky" Academician Glushkov Avenue	19h 50min	daily	LikeBus
02:30Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B	21:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	18h 30mintransfers: 1	Tue	МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
10:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia	06:40⁺¹-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⁺¹-AS "Kyiv Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2, Kyiv, Kyivska oblast, 03039	19h 40min	daily	3G Bus
16:00Bus station Militari Valea Cascadelor street, 1	12:40⁺¹Bus stop "Teremky" Academician Glushkov Avenue	20h 40min	daily	LikeBus
17:00Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1	12:50⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.	19h 50min	daily	LikeBus
17:50AZS TSV, 1 Decembrie, București	13:40⁺¹AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142	19h 50min	Wed, Sat	«Сонячний Тур»
19:15Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni)	13:40⁺¹AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142	18h 25min	Wed, Sat	«Сонячний Тур»
20:30Zupynka "Parkovka bilia Zaliznychnoho muzeia", vulytsia Hrivitsei; budynok 193B	15:10⁺¹Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22	18h 40mintransfers: 1	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
21:00-AS "Filaret", Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, București, Rumuniia	19:45⁺¹-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	15:10⁺¹Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22	18h 10mintransfers: 1	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
21:00Zupynka "Hotel MaiKontynental", vulytsia Hriviteiy; budynok 143B	13:30⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	16h 30mintransfers: 1	daily	МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
21:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E	13:30⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	16htransfers: 1	daily	МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
22:00-Aeroport Otopeni, Otopeni-Henri Coandă Departures Airport, Calea Bucurestilor no. 224, Otopeni 075100, Romania	19:45⁺¹-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)	21:00⁺¹Pivdennyi vokzal, vykhid (bilia Puzatoi Khaty)	23h	Wed, Sun	ВК Тур
23:50Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks	20:40⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.	20h 50min	daily	LikeBus

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. 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. 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.

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 long is the bus from Bucharest to Kyiv?

From 18 to 23 hours, usually about 21 hours. The fastest bus leaves at 19:15 and takes 18h 25min.

How much is a Bucharest – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 3,500 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. 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.

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.

How do I return a Bucharest – Kyiv ticket?

A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.

How much luggage can I take on the Bucharest – Kyiv bus?

The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.