Bus Kyiv – Poltava

from 510 ₴ when bought online3–8 h

from 510 ₴when bought online

3–8 h

Upcoming buses Kyiv – Poltava

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Route at a glance

The Kyiv – Poltava bus takes 3–8 h, usually about 5 h (340 km). Up to 16 trips a day by 6 carriers, tickets from 510 ₴.

on the road: 3–8 h
when bought online: from 510 ₴
trips a day: up to 16
carriers: 6

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. The first bus leaves at 07:00, the last at 23:30. 5 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Poltava – Kyiv · from 540 ₴

Kyiv – Poltava bus schedule

07:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 212:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2
5h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans
07:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/212:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2
5h 5min · daily · Pavluks Trans
08:15Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3213:30Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7
5h 15min · daily · ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ
10:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
4h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
10:40Метро Харківська14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
4h · daily · Pavluks Trans
11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 3216:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7
5h 15min · daily · Caznatrans
13:15AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 3218:05Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7
4h 50min · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.19:35Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7
4h 50min · daily · LikeBus
15:20Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G19:35Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7
4h 15min · daily · LikeBus
16:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 121:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
5h 20min · daily · Pavluks Trans
16:45Метро Харківська21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
4h 35min · daily · Pavluks Trans
21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 3205:20⁺¹Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7
7h 40min · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:55Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3204:00⁺¹Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7
5h 5min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
23:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 203:10⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
4h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
23:25Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/204:00⁺¹Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7
4h 35min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
23:30Метро Харківська03:10⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7
3h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
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
07:25metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2	5h 5min	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
10:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.	14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	4h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
10:40Метро Харківська	14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	4h	daily	Pavluks Trans
11:35AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32	16:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7	5h 15min	daily	Caznatrans
13:15AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	18:05Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	4h 50mintransfers: 1	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.	19:35Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7	4h 50min	daily	LikeBus
15:20Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G	19:35Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7	4h 15min	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
16:45Метро Харківська	21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	4h 35min	daily	Pavluks Trans
21:40AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	05:20⁺¹Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	7h 40min	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
22:55Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	04:00⁺¹Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	5h 5mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
23:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 2	03:10⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	4h 10min	daily	Pavluks Trans
23:25Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	04:00⁺¹Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	4h 35mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
23:30Метро Харківська	03:10⁺¹Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	3h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. 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 510 ₴ 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 07:00, 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: Pavluks Trans, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ, Caznatrans, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», LikeBus, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.

Are there overnight buses from Kyiv to Poltava?

Yes, 5 of 16 trips in the timetable run overnight.

How do I return a Kyiv – Poltava ticket?

A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.

How much luggage can I take on the Kyiv – Poltava bus?

The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.