Bus Kharkiv – Poltava

from 230 ₴ when bought online1–3 h

from 230 ₴when bought online

1–3 h

Upcoming buses Kharkiv – Poltava

Live prices and seats

Route at a glance

The Kharkiv – Poltava bus takes 1–3 h, usually about 2 h (160 km). Up to 16 trips a day by 5 carriers, tickets from 230 ₴.

on the road: 1–3 h
when bought online: from 230 ₴
trips a day: up to 16
carriers: 5

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 05:50, the last at 22:45. 2 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Poltava – Kharkiv · from 213 ₴

Kharkiv – Poltava bus schedule

05:50Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 2208:00Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7
2h 10min · daily · LikeBus
06:10Bus station "Privokzalnaya" Evgeniya Kotlyara Street, 1108:00Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7
1h 50min · daily · LikeBus
07:30AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 1109:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7
2h 20min · daily · Caznatrans
07:40Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 610:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 35min · daily · Pavluks Trans
08:00Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 110:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 15min · daily · Pavluks Trans
10:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 2212:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7
2h 15min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
10:20Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Yevhena Kotliara; budynok 1112:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7
1h 55min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
13:00Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 615:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2
2h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
13:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 215:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2
2h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
20:00Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 622:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
20:10Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 122:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
21:45Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 2223:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7
2h 10min · Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
21:55AS Kharkiv, pl. Pryvokzalna 123:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7
2h · Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:00AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 1123:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7
1h 55min · Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
22:25Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 100:50⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 25min · daily · Pavluks Trans
22:45AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 200:50⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
2h 5min · daily · Pavluks Trans

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
05:50Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22	08:00Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7	2h 10min	daily	LikeBus
06:10Bus station "Privokzalnaya" Evgeniya Kotlyara Street, 11	08:00Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7	1h 50min	daily	LikeBus
07:30AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11	09:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7	2h 20min	daily	Caznatrans
07:40Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6	10:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 35min	daily	Pavluks Trans
08:00Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 1	10:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 15min	daily	Pavluks Trans
10:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22	12:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	2h 15mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
10:20Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Yevhena Kotliara; budynok 11	12:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	1h 55mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
13:00Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6	15:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2	2h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
13:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 2	15:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2	2h 10min	daily	Pavluks Trans
20:00Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 Platform 6	22:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 50min	daily	Pavluks Trans
20:10Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 1	22:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
21:45Avtovokzal "Kharkiv №1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt, 22	23:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	2h 10min	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
21:55AS Kharkiv, pl. Pryvokzalna 1	23:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	2h	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:00AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11	23:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	1h 55mintransfers: 1	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:25Kharkiv, Pryvokzalna Square, 1	00:50⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 25min	daily	Pavluks Trans
22:45AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 Platform 2	00:50⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	2h 5min	daily	Pavluks Trans

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.

About the Kharkiv – Poltava route

Travelling from Kharkiv to Poltava is one of the easier short hops in eastern Ukraine, covering roughly 160 kilometres in about 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic and stops along the way. The route sees a steady mix of students moving between campuses, professionals on business trips, and families heading out to visit relatives. Buses generally leave from stations and stops around central Kharkiv and arrive near Poltava's main bus terminal, leaving you a short ride from the old town. It is a simple, low-stress way to make the trip.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the bus from Kharkiv to Poltava?

The trip takes roughly 3 to 4 hours depending on stops and road conditions. The distance is about 160 kilometres.

How much does a ticket cost?

Prices start at around 250 UAH. The exact fare depends on the carrier and departure time, which you can see while searching.

Can I bring luggage?

Yes, this route typically allows a carry-on plus a suitcase in the luggage compartment. Weight limits and extra-bag rules are shown in each trip's details.

Where do the buses depart from and arrive?

Departures are mostly from stations and stops in central Kharkiv, with arrival in Poltava near the main bus terminal. The exact boarding point is listed on your ticket.

How much is a Kharkiv – Poltava ticket and how do I pay?

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 230 ₴ 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 Kharkiv – Poltava route?

The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 05:50, the last at 22:45. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Kharkiv – Poltava route?

Carriers on this route: LikeBus, Caznatrans, Pavluks Trans, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС». The line-up depends on the travel date.

Are there overnight buses from Kharkiv to Poltava?

Yes, 2 of 16 trips in the timetable run overnight.

How do I return a Kharkiv – Poltava 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.