Bus Kyiv – Szczecin
The Kyiv – Szczecin bus covers about 1480 km, takes roughly 25–30 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
- 1480 km
- Travel time
- 25–30 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
About the Kyiv – Szczecin route
The Kyiv to Szczecin coach links Ukraine's capital with a major Baltic port city in north-western Poland, close to the German border. Covering roughly 1,480 kilometres, the journey usually takes between 25 and 30 hours, with the final figure shaped by queues at the Ukrainian–Polish frontier, most often crossed at the Yahodyn–Dorohusk checkpoint. Fares start at around 4,300 UAH, paid in full by card online in hryvnia — there is nothing extra to settle with the driver. A valid biometric international passport is required to board. The route mainly carries labour migrants, students heading to Polish universities, and families travelling home or westward. Departure is from Kyiv, with arrival in Szczecin near the central bus station, making onward connections straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kyiv to Szczecin trip take, including the border?
Typically 25 to 30 hours for the roughly 1,480 km route. The duration depends heavily on the queue at the Ukrainian–Polish border, so allow some buffer time.
How do I pay for the ticket, and do I pay the driver anything extra?
You pay by card online in hryvnia — the full fare from about 4,300 UAH is charged at once. There are no extra payments to the driver on board.
What documents do I need to travel to Poland?
You need a valid biometric international passport to cross the border. It is also wise to carry proof of your trip's purpose in case the border guards ask for it.
Is this an overnight trip, and where are the pick-up and drop-off points?
Because the journey lasts 25 to 30 hours, it includes a night on the road. Boarding is in Kyiv, and drop-off is in Szczecin near the bus station for easy onward travel.