Bus Krakow – Kyiv
from 2,558 ₴
14–17 hThe Krakow – Kyiv bus covers about 800 km, takes roughly 14–17 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 800 km
- Travel time
- 14–17 h
Krakow – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 19:05AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal | 18h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 00:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, st. G1-G6 | 22:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 21h 30mintransfers: 2 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 01:15aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 19:05AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal | 17h 50min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 03:00ul. Medweckiego 1 (Parkovka P1), Lotnisko Krakow-Balice | 19:00vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9 | 16h | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо |
| 03:25Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 21:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 17h 35mintransfers: 1 | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 10:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 05:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 19h | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 13:00Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 17h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 13:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 07:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 18h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 17:30DW.MDA ul. Bosacka, 18 | 11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 18h 5min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 18:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 13:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 18h 50min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 18:35Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 08:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 14h 15min | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 19:15Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 13:10Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 17h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | КАНТОЛ БУСТРЕВЕЛ ТОВ |
| 20:20Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 13:10Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 16h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | КАНТОЛ БУСТРЕВЕЛ ТОВ |
| 20:30Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 13:50Pivdennyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (bilia restoranu Puzata Khata), vulytsia Heorhiia Kirpy; budynok 3 | 17h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 22:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 17:25Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 18h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 23:20Avtovokzal "Krakiv" vul. Bosatska, 18 | 14:30AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 15h 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 Krakow – Kyiv route
The Krakow – Kyiv bus is the return leg home to Ukraine from Poland. It is regularly used by Ukrainian workers and students heading back from the Krakow region, members of the diaspora, and Polish travellers or tourists visiting the capital for business or leisure. Coaches depart from Krakow, cross the Ukraine–Poland border at Krakovets or Shehyni, and arrive at Kyiv bus stations. Tickets for the Krakow – Kyiv route are sold online: the price is shown in hryvnia and paid by card on the website, so book your seat in advance. The schedule covers daily departures, including overnight services convenient for a morning arrival. Always check the current timetable, available dates and fare before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Krakow – Kyiv bus journey?
The Krakow – Kyiv trip usually takes about 18–24 hours, depending on the carrier, route and the situation at the Ukraine–Poland border. Border control at Krakovets or Shehyni takes the most time, so allow a buffer. Check the exact duration for your chosen departure in the schedule when booking your ticket.
How much are tickets and how do I pay?
The Krakow – Kyiv ticket price is shown in hryvnia and depends on the travel date and carrier. Payment is made online by bank card directly on the website during checkout — there is no need to pay the driver separately. You will see the current fare for your chosen date in the search results before confirming the booking.
What documents do I need for the trip?
To cross the Ukraine–Poland border you need a valid biometric international passport. For Ukrainian citizens it allows visa-free entry to the EU and return to Ukraine. Children must have their own travel document. Check your passport's validity in advance and keep your documents handy for border control.
Are there return departures from Kyiv to Krakow?
Yes, this route runs in both directions. Besides Krakow – Kyiv departures, there are also Kyiv – Krakow services for travelling from Ukraine to Poland. Check the schedule for the homeward direction from Poland and the reverse leg separately, as departure times and available dates may differ. Select the direction you need in the search.
Should I book the ticket in advance?
Yes, booking online in advance is recommended, especially for popular dates, weekends and holiday periods when the diaspora and migrant workers travel home in large numbers. Early booking secures your seat on the desired departure and locks in the price in hryvnia. You can pay by card immediately on the website during checkout.
How many buses run on the Krakow – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:10, the last at 23:20. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Krakow – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", TocoBUS, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, Pavluks Trans, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, Caznatrans, I TRAVEL BUS, PAN-BUS, КАНТОЛ БУСТРЕВЕЛ ТОВ, СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП, LIKEBUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.