Bus Kyiv – Lviv
from 650 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
7–8 hThe Kyiv – Lviv bus covers about 540 km, takes roughly 7–8 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 650 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — 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
- 540 km
- Travel time
- 7–8 h
Kyiv – Lviv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2 | 15:00Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 9h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 06:50Zupynka "Avtostantsiia-5 Dachna" (miska zupynka pered vyizdom na avtostantsiiu), prospekt Peremohy; budynok 142 | 14:40Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 7h 50min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 07:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 18:40Zupynka Lviv (platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu) | 10h 50min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 08:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2 | 17:40Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 8h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 10:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 18:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 8h | daily | TocoBUS |
| 11:30AV "Tsentralnyi" (metro Demiivska), pr-t Nauky, 1/2 | 21:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 9h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 12:30AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal | 21:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 8h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 13:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 21:00Paid parking near the train station | 8h | daily | LikeBus |
| 13:35Bus station "Dachnaya" | 21:00Paid parking near the train station | 7h 25min | daily | LikeBus |
| 15:00Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 22:22Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" (troleibusna zupynka) | 7h 22min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 15:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 23:45Avtostantsiia №8 | 8h 15min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 16:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 | 00:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 8h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 20:30metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2 | 05:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 9htransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 08:50Zaliznychnyi vokzal "Tsentralnyi" (bilia kafe "Vechirnii Vokzal") | 11h 20min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 22:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 08:50Zaliznychnyi vokzal "Tsentralnyi" (bilia kafe "Vechirnii Vokzal") | 10h 20min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 23:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 | 06:40Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 7h 20min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 15, from 650 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver.
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 Kyiv – Lviv route
The Kyiv – Lviv bus connects the capital with western Ukraine's cultural hub along the country's main east-west corridor. Covering roughly 540 km, the trip takes 7–8 hours depending on traffic and stops. It's a favourite for people travelling for work, students heading to Lviv's universities, and tourists drawn to the city's coffee houses, Rynok Square and the opera house. No ticket offices, no queues — confirmation arrives instantly, and since the route stays within Ukraine, no border crossing or extra documents are involved.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kyiv – Lviv bus trip?
The journey takes about 7–8 hours over a distance of roughly 540 km. The exact time depends on the carrier, road traffic and the number of stops in the chosen departure's schedule.
Do I need any documents for the Kyiv – Lviv trip?
This is a domestic route with no border crossing, so a foreign passport is not required. You only need your ticket and an ID document for boarding if requested.
How do I find the schedule and pick a convenient departure?
Enter your travel date in the search and you'll see the current Kyiv – Lviv bus schedule from various carriers. Compare departure times, duration and price, then book your ticket online.
Why is the Kyiv – Lviv route so popular?
It's the main corridor between the capital and western Ukraine, used daily for work, study and tourism. Frequent departures and a convenient online schedule make it one of the most in-demand routes in the country.
How much is a Kyiv – Lviv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 650 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver; 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 – Lviv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 23:20. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Lviv route?
Carriers on this route: Pavluks Trans, I TRAVEL BUS, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, TocoBUS, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", LikeBus, BTA BUS, ORIONBUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.