Bus Kyiv – Krakow
from 2,250 ₴
14–17 hThe Kyiv – Krakow bus covers about 800 km, takes roughly 14–17 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
- 800 km
- Travel time
- 14–17 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Kyiv – Krakow bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 21:45Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 16h 5mintransfers: 2 | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, platforma 3-4 | 23:10Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 16h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | D.M.D. Group |
| 06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 Platform 3 | 22:00Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 15h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 07:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 03:40Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 20h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 08:30vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9 | 00:00ul. Medweckiego 1 (Parkovka P1), Lotnisko Krakow-Balice | 15h 30min | daily | TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо |
| 08:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 02:50Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 18htransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 10:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 03:20MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, st. G1-G6 | 17h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 11:30AV "Tsentralnyi" (metro Demiivska), pr-t Nauky, 1/2 | 06:30AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 19h | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 12:30AS "Persha" (r-n Osokorky, parkovka Novus) vulytsia Zdolbunivska, 7H | 05:00Avtovokzal "Krakiv" vul. Bosatska, 18 | 16h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 13:00AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 05:00Avtovokzal "Krakiv" vul. Bosatska, 18 | 16h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 13:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 04:50Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 15h 10min | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 15:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32 | 08:00DW.MDA ul. Bosacka, 18 | 16h 15min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 16:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 Platform 3 | 08:00Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 15h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2 Platform 2 | 12:50Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 15h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 15:10Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 17h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 23:00Avtostantsiia "Dachna", prospekt Peremohy; budynok 142 | 16:25Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 17h 25mintransfers: 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 – Krakow route
The Kyiv–Krakow bus covers roughly 800 km via Zhytomyr, Rivne and Lviv to the Rava-Ruska / Hrebenne crossing, where you clear entry into Poland. The trip usually takes 16–20 hours depending on the border queue. Krakow is a student and tourist hub with a sizeable Ukrainian community, so passengers travel for studies at Jagiellonian University, for work, to see the Old Town and Wawel, or to connect onward across Western Europe. Tickets for this route are purchased and paid for online by card in hryvnia — no calls, no cash deposit. The current schedule, available dates and fares appear instantly as you search, and your seat is locked in the moment payment goes through. Check the departure time beforehand, since both daytime and overnight services run.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Kyiv to Krakow?
Usually 16–20 hours for the ~800 km route via Lviv and the Rava-Ruska / Hrebenne crossing. The exact time depends mainly on the queue at the Ukrainian-Polish border and road conditions. Check the specific departure time when you book.
How do I pay — online or to the driver?
The Kyiv–Krakow ticket is paid online by card in hryvnia directly on the site. Payment is confirmed instantly and your seat is secured, with no cash deposit or calls to a manager. You receive confirmation as soon as the transaction succeeds.
What documents do I need to travel to Krakow?
To cross the Ukraine-Poland border you need a valid biometric international passport. Children need their own travel document, plus consent to travel where required. Keep documents ready at the border, since every passenger is checked, which can extend the journey.
Are there overnight buses from Kyiv to Krakow?
Yes, both daytime and overnight services run on this route. Overnight buses are convenient because you spend most of the trip asleep and arrive in Krakow in the morning. Check available dates and departure times in the schedule when you search.
Where does the bus depart from in Kyiv?
Departure is usually from Kyiv's bus stations — most often the central bus terminal or stops near metro stations. The exact boarding point and address are shown in the details of your chosen trip and on your ticket, so check them before travel.
How many buses run on the Kyiv – Krakow 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 – Krakow 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.