Bus Kyiv – Lodz
The Kyiv – Lodz bus covers about 1020 km, takes roughly 17–21 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
- 1020 km
- Travel time
- 17–21 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
About the Kyiv – Lodz route
The Kyiv to Lodz coach links Ukraine's capital with one of Poland's major industrial and university cities, covering roughly 1020 km in 17 to 21 hours, with the exact duration shaped by the queue at the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing. Fares start at around 2600 UAH, and you settle the full amount by card online in hryvnia, so there is nothing extra to hand the driver on board. A biometric international passport is required to cross the frontier. Passengers on this route are mostly labour migrants, students enrolled at Polish universities, families visiting relatives, and travellers heading abroad for work or returning home. Boarding takes place at convenient transport points in Kyiv, with drop-off in central Lodz, within easy reach of local transit.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Kyiv to Lodz including the border?
The journey takes roughly 17 to 21 hours over about 1020 km. The main variable is the wait at the Yahodyn–Dorohusk crossing, which depends on traffic and the speed of checks.
How do I pay for the ticket online?
You pay by bank card online in hryvnia at the moment of booking. The full amount from about 2600 UAH is charged at once, so there is no extra cash to pay the driver during the trip.
What documents do I need for the trip?
To cross the Ukraine–Poland border you must have a biometric international passport. Keep it handy, as you will need it during passport and customs control.
Are there overnight departures on this route?
Yes, because of the route's length some departures leave in the evening and cover most of the distance overnight. Check the schedule during search for exact departure times.
Where does the bus depart in Kyiv and arrive in Lodz?
Boarding in Kyiv is at convenient transport hubs, and drop-off is in the central part of Lodz. The exact stop addresses are shown in the details of your chosen departure.