Bus Krakow – Zhytomyr
from about 2,419 ₴
13–18 hThe Krakow – Zhytomyr bus covers about 780 km, takes roughly 13–18 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at roughly 2,419 ₴ 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
- 780 km
- Travel time
- 13–18 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Krakow – Zhytomyr bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 16:45Avtovokzal -1, vul. Kyivska 93 | 16h 35mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 00:45AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 16:45Avtovokzal -1, vul. Kyivska 93 | 16htransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 01:25Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 16:30Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 15h 5min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 03:00Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 18:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 15h 40min | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 05:30Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 20:00Avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", vul. Kyivska, 93 | 14h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 11:05Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 03:30Zupynka "AZS BRSM" (navproty tsentralnoho avtovokzalu), prospekt Nezalezhnosti; budynok 95 | 16h 25mintransfers: 1 | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 13:30Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 05:35Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 16h 5min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 14:10Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 05:55Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 15h 45min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 15:35Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 06:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 14h 45min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 17:05Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 07:00Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 13h 55min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 18:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 11:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 16h 40min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 19:15Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 11:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 15h 55min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 19:40Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 08:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 13h 10min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 20:20Avtovokzal Krakiv | 08:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 12h 30min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 20:45Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 13:00Stop "AZS BRSM" (opposite the central bus station), Nezalezhnosti Avenue; building 95 | 16h 15min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:20Bus Station "Krakow" | 12:00Central Bus Station | 12h 40min | daily | LikeBus |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 10, from 2419 ₴.
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 – Zhytomyr route
The Krakow–Zhytomyr bus runs from Lesser Poland to the Zhytomyr region over about 780 km, taking 13–18 h. It carries workers and students heading home from Krakow, as well as people who fly into Krakow and travel on to Ukraine: some trips pick up right at John Paul II Airport. The other boarding point is the MDA bus station at 18 Bosacka street, next to the main railway station. There is no direct train between the cities, so the bus is the most straightforward way. The bus crosses the border at Korczowa – Krakivets or Dorohusk – Yahodyn. In Zhytomyr the drop-off is at the Tsentralnyi bus station at 93 Kyivska street or at the BRSM filling station stop opposite it, at 95 Nezalezhnosti avenue. Most trips are direct; only some involve a change.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Krakow to Zhytomyr bus ride?
Roughly 13–18 hours over about 780 km. The duration depends mainly on the border queue.
Where does the bus leave from in Krakow?
From the MDA bus station at 18 Bosacka street or from John Paul II Airport. The exact boarding point for your trip is shown in the trip details.
Can I board at Krakow airport?
Yes, some trips pick up at John Paul II Airport — from the glass shelter to the right of the terminal exit. Whether your trip boards there is shown in the trip details.
How much is a Krakow – Zhytomyr ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at roughly 2,419 ₴ — 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 – Zhytomyr 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 – Zhytomyr route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", Pavluks Trans, ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, ORIONBUS, I TRAVEL BUS, BTA BUS, LikeBus. The line-up depends on the travel date.