Bus Krakow – Kyiv
from about 2,420 ₴
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. Tickets start at roughly 2,420 ₴ for a reservation paid to the driver in local currency — 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
- 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" |
| 00:45AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 19:05AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal | 18h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 01:25Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 18:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 17h 5min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 03:00ul. Medweckiego 1 (Parkovka P1), Lotnisko Krakow-Balice | 19:00vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9 | 16h | daily | TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо |
| 03:30Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 18h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 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 | 19htransfers: 1 | 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 |
| 14:10Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 07:35Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 17h 25min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 16:20Avtovokzal Krakiv | 08:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 15h 40min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 17:30DW.MDA ul. Bosacka, 18 | 11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 18h 5min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 18:31Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 13:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 18h 49min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 19:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 13:10Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 17h 55min | daily | KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC |
| 19:40Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 11:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 15h 20min | daily | Prosto Bus Plus |
| 20:20Avtovokzal Krakiv | 10:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 14h 10min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 20:45Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 14:45Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. | 18h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:20Bus Station "Krakow" | 14:25Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 15h 5min | daily | LikeBus |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 10, from 2420 ₴.
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 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. 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.
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 much is a Krakow – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at roughly 2,420 ₴ — a reservation paid to the driver in local currency, so the hryvnia figure is indicative. 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 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", Pavluks Trans, TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, ORIONBUS, Caznatrans, I TRAVEL BUS, KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC, Prosto Bus Plus, BTA BUS, LikeBus. The line-up depends on the travel date.