Bus Kyiv – Poltava
from 550 ₴when bought online
4–6 hThe Kyiv – Poltava bus covers about 340 km, takes roughly 4–6 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 550 ₴ when bought online — 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
- 340 km
- Travel time
- 4–6 h
Kyiv – Poltava bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:20Pivdennyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (bilia restoranu Puzata Khata), vulytsia Heorhiia Kirpy; budynok 3 | 10:45Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A | 4h 25mintransfers: 1 | daily | ШИРЯЄВ Є.Б. ФОП |
| 07:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2 | 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2 | 5h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 07:20Pivdennyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (bilia restoranu Puzata Khata), vulytsia Heorhiia Kirpy; budynok 3 | 11:45Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A | 4h 25mintransfers: 1 | daily | ШИРЯЄВ Є.Б. ФОП |
| 07:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2 | 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2 | 5h 5min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 07:41Метро Харківська | 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2 | 4h 49min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 08:15Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 13:30Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 5h 15min | daily | ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ |
| 10:40Метро Харківська | 14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 4h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 11:40Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 16:20Avtovokzal Poltava | 4h 40min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 12:00prospekt Nauky, 1/2 | 16:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7 | 4h 50min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 19:35Bus Station | 4h 50min | daily | LikeBus |
| 16:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 1 | 21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 5h 20min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 16:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2 | 21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 4h 55min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 05:20Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 7h 40min | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2 | 03:10Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 4h 10min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:15metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2 | 03:10Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 3h 55min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:30Метро Харківська | 03:10Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 3h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 550 ₴ when bought online.
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 – Poltava route
The Kyiv – Poltava bus links the capital with the regional centre in Ukraine's Poltava Oblast every day. The route is popular with students heading home, professionals on business trips, and families visiting relatives. Coaches run along the highway via Lubny and Khorol, so passengers reach Poltava without changing buses. The Kyiv – Poltava timetable covers morning, daytime, and evening departures, making it easy to find a convenient time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Kyiv to Poltava?
The Kyiv – Poltava bus takes roughly 4.5 to 6 hours, depending on the service, number of stops, and traffic. Direct routes without long transfers are usually faster. The exact travel time for each departure is shown in the timetable next to the departure and arrival times.
What is the Kyiv – Poltava bus schedule?
Kyiv – Poltava buses run daily, with morning, daytime, and evening departures. Exact times depend on the carrier, so it is best to check the up-to-date schedule with available dates and free seats on the route page before booking your ticket.
Where does the bus depart from in Kyiv?
Buses to Poltava leave from stations and stops in Kyiv — usually the Central Bus Station or hub terminals near metro stations. The exact boarding point is shown on your ticket and in the details of the selected service, so check the address before you travel.
How do I get back from Poltava to Kyiv?
The return direction Poltava – Kyiv is served by the same carriers, with departures throughout the day. Select the Poltava – Kyiv route on the site, check the schedule for your date, and book a seat separately or together with your outbound ticket, paying by card online.
How much is a Kyiv – Poltava ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 550 ₴ 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 – Poltava route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:20, the last at 23:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Poltava route?
Carriers on this route: ШИРЯЄВ Є.Б. ФОП, Pavluks Trans, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ, BTA BUS, Caznatrans, LikeBus, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС». The line-up depends on the travel date.