Bus Kyiv – Katowice
from 2,250 ₴
18–22 hThe Kyiv – Katowice bus covers about 1060 km, takes roughly 18–22 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1060 km
- Travel time
- 18–22 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Kyiv – Katowice bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 00:25Mizhnarodnyi aeroport Katovitse, vulytsia Svobody; budynok 90 | 18h 45mintransfers: 2 | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, platforma 3-4 | 23:50Avtovokzal, ul. Sądowa, 5 | 17h 20mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 Platform 3 | 23:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5 | 17h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 07:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 04:45Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 21h 45mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 08:30vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9 | 01:00ul. Sadowa, 5, Katowice Miedzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy | 16h 30min | daily | TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо |
| 08:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 04:30Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 19h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 10:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 04:40Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5 | 18h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 11:30AV "Tsentralnyi" (metro Demiivska), pr-t Nauky, 1/2 | 08:30Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5 | 21h | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 12:30AS "Persha" (r-n Osokorky, parkovka Novus) vulytsia Zdolbunivska, 7H | 06:30Mizhnarodnyi Avtovokzal "Katovitse" vul. Sądowa, 5 | 18h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 13:00AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 06:30Mizhnarodnyi Avtovokzal "Katovitse" vul. Sądowa, 5 | 17h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 13:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 06:10Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 16h 30min | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 15:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 10:00DW.MDA ul. Sądowa, 5 | 18h 15min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 16:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 Platform 3 | 09:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5 | 17h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2 Platform 2 | 14:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5 | 17h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 17:00Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 19h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 23:00Avtostantsiia "Dachna", prospekt Peremohy; budynok 142 | 17:00Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 18htransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
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 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. Fares start at around UAH 3,150, paid in full by card online in hryvnia at the moment of booking, so there is nothing extra to hand the driver en route. 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.
How do I pay for the ticket online?
You pay by card on the website in hryvnia, settling the full fare from around UAH 3,150 at the time of booking. There are no extra payments to the driver during the trip.
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 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 23:00. 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, СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП, TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, TocoBUS, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", LIKEBUS, PAN-BUS, Caznatrans. The line-up depends on the travel date.