Bus Kyiv – Katowice

from 1,700 ₴ when bought online17–21 h

from 1,700 ₴when bought online

17–21 h

Upcoming buses Kyiv – Katowice

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Route at a glance

The Kyiv – Katowice bus takes 17–21 h, usually about 18 h (1060 km, via Zhytomyr, Berdychiv and Vinnytsia). Up to 16 trips a day by 9 carriers, tickets from 1,700 ₴.

on the road: 17–21 h
when bought online: from 1,700 ₴
trips a day: up to 16
carriers: 9

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 05:40, the last at 22:00. 13 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Katowice – Kyiv · from 1,700 ₴

Kyiv – Katowice bus schedule

05:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/200:25⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi aeroport Katovitse, vulytsia Svobody; budynok 90
19h 45min · daily · I TRAVEL BUS
transfers: 1
06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, platforma 3-423:50Avtovokzal, ul. Sądowa, 5
18h 20min · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · D.M.D. Group
transfers: 1
06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 323:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
18h · daily · Pavluks Trans
06:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 223:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
17h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
08:50pr-t. Beresteiskyi 142, AS "Dachna"01:00⁺¹ul. Sadowa, 5, Katowice Miedzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy
17h 10min · daily · TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
09:50Zupynka "Avtostantsiia-5 Dachna" (miska zupynka pered vyizdom na avtostantsiiu)02:15⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse
17h 25min · daily · KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC
10:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 205:10⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
19h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
12:00AS Kyiv (Central Train Station) Symona Petlyury str., 32, Vokzalna metro station06:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5
19h 30min · daily · LikeBus
12:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G06:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5
19h · daily · LikeBus
12:50Kyiv AS "Dachna", pr-t. Peremohy, 14208:30⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5
20h 40min · daily · EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"
13:35Bus station "Dachnaya" Beresteysky Avenue, 14206:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5
17h 55min · daily · LikeBus
14:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3206:10⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
17h 10min · daily · PAN-BUS
15:45metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/209:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
18h 45min · daily · Pavluks Trans
16:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 209:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
17h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
21:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 214:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
18h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans
22:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3216:40⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
19h 40min · daily · СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ
transfers: 1

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
05:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	00:25⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi aeroport Katovitse, vulytsia Svobody; budynok 90	19h 45mintransfers: 1	daily	I TRAVEL BUS
06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, platforma 3-4	23:50Avtovokzal, ul. Sądowa, 5	18h 20mintransfers: 1	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	D.M.D. Group
06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3	23:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	18h	daily	Pavluks Trans
06:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2	23:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	17h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
08:50pr-t. Beresteiskyi 142, AS "Dachna"	01:00⁺¹ul. Sadowa, 5, Katowice Miedzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy	17h 10min	daily	TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
09:50Zupynka "Avtostantsiia-5 Dachna" (miska zupynka pered vyizdom na avtostantsiiu)	02:15⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse	17h 25min	daily	KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC
10:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2	05:10⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	19h 50min	daily	Pavluks Trans
12:00AS Kyiv (Central Train Station) Symona Petlyury str., 32, Vokzalna metro station	06:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5	19h 30min	daily	LikeBus
12:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G	06:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5	19h	daily	LikeBus
12:50Kyiv AS "Dachna", pr-t. Peremohy, 142	08:30⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5	20h 40min	daily	EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"
13:35Bus station "Dachnaya" Beresteysky Avenue, 142	06:30⁺¹International Bus Station "Katowice" st. Sądowa, 5	17h 55min	daily	LikeBus
14:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	06:10⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5	17h 10min	daily	PAN-BUS
15:45metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	09:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	18h 45min	daily	Pavluks Trans
16:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2	09:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	17h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
21:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2	14:30⁺¹Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5	18h 30min	daily	Pavluks Trans
22:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	16:40⁺¹Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5	19h 40mintransfers: 1	daily	СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.

About the Kyiv – Katowice route

The Kyiv to Katowice coach links Ukraine's capital with the bustling hub of Polish Silesia, covering roughly 1060 km in about 18 to 22 hours. The exact duration depends heavily on the wait at the Ukrainian-Polish border, usually crossed at the Krakovets–Korczowa checkpoint. A valid biometric international passport is required to cross the frontier. Most travellers on this line are labour migrants, students enrolled at Polish universities, and families heading abroad or returning home. Boarding takes place at familiar Kyiv bus stations, with drop-off in Katowice close to the city's main transport interchange.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Kyiv to Katowice trip take, including the border?

The journey usually takes 18 to 22 hours over roughly 1060 km. The main variable is the queue at the Ukrainian-Polish border, so allow extra time.

What documents do I need to travel to Poland?

A valid biometric international passport is mandatory to cross the border. It is also wise to carry proof of your trip's purpose or accommodation in case border officers ask.

Is this an overnight service?

Because the trip lasts 18 to 22 hours, it covers at least one night on the road. The coaches are equipped for overnight travel, with rest stops and the border crossing falling at night or in the morning.

Where does the bus depart in Kyiv and arrive in Katowice?

Departure is from familiar Kyiv bus stations, with the exact point shown on your ticket. In Katowice you are dropped off near the central transport interchange, with easy onward connections by city transit.

How much is a Kyiv – Katowice ticket and how do I pay?

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,700 ₴ 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 Kyiv – Katowice route?

The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 05:40, the last at 22:00. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Katowice route?

Carriers on this route: I TRAVEL BUS, D.M.D. Group, Pavluks Trans, TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC, LikeBus, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", PAN-BUS, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ. The line-up depends on the travel date.

How do I return a Kyiv – Katowice 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.

How much luggage can I take on the Kyiv – Katowice bus?

The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.