Bus Bucharest – Kyiv
from 3,500 ₴when bought online
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. Tickets start at 3,500 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. 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.
- Distance
- 960 km
- Travel time
- 15–19 h
Bucharest – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30Otopeni Airport | 20:20Bus stop "Teremky" | 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 |
| 04:00Otopeni Airport | 22:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 18h 20min | daily | LikeBus |
| 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 |
| 16:00Bus station Militari | 12:20Bus stop "Chabany" | 20h 20min | daily | LikeBus |
| 17:00Otopeni Airport | 12:40Bus stop "Teremky" | 19h 40min | daily | LikeBus |
| 17:50AZS TSV, 1 Decembrie, București | 13:40AS Dachna, prosp. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 19h 50min | Wed, Sat | «Сонячний Тур» |
| 20:30TTs «DMARKET»: Soseaua Bucuresti Urziceni nr. 16-31 (na obyiznii dorozi) | 12:00vul. Symona Petliury, 32 (bilia ZhD Tsentralnoho) | 15h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | lux Istanbul |
| 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 30mintransfers: 1 | 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 |
| 23:50Train Station | 20:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 20h 50min | daily | LikeBus |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 3500 ₴ when bought online.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. 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 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», lux Istanbul, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ, ВК Тур. The line-up depends on the travel date.