Bus Kyiv – Zhytomyr

from 195 ₴ when bought online1–3 h

from 195 ₴when bought online

1–3 h

Upcoming buses Kyiv – Zhytomyr

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Route at a glance

The Kyiv – Zhytomyr bus takes 1–3 h, usually about 2 h (140 km). Up to 15 trips a day by 6 carriers, tickets from 195 ₴.

on the road: 1–3 h
when bought online: from 195 ₴
trips a day: up to 15
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 06:00, the last at 23:20. 3 of 15 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Zhytomyr – Kyiv · from 210 ₴

Kyiv – Zhytomyr bus schedule

06:00metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/208:25Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2
2h 25min · daily · Pavluks Trans
07:50A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-1709:25Tsentralnyi avtovokzal (vul. Kyivska, 93)
1h 35min · daily · EuroClub
08:30vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №910:20vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2
1h 50min · daily · TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
09:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 14211:00Stop "Global" shopping mall, Kyivska street; house 77
1h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
10:00vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №911:50vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2
1h 50min · daily · TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
11:30-AS"Kyiv ZhD vokzal", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, Kyiv, 0200013:35-AZS "OKKO", maidan Berdychivskyi, 11, Zarichany, Zhytomyrska oblast, 12440
2h 5min · daily · 3G Bus
13:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.14:35Central Bus Station Kyevskaia str., 93
1h 35min · daily · LikeBus
14:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 216:00Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2
1h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
15:15pr-t. Beresteiskyi 142, AS "Dachna"16:50vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2
1h 35min · daily · TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
16:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 318:30Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2
2h · daily · Pavluks Trans
18:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 220:00Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93
1h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
20:30metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/222:50Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2
2h 20min · daily · Pavluks Trans
transfers: 1
21:50Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 13400:10⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93
2h 20min · daily · КАРПАТИ ТУР СЕРВІС ТОВ
22:30Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 13400:50⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93
2h 20min · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · КАРПАТИ ТУР СЕРВІС ТОВ
23:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 14200:50⁺¹Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93
1h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
06:00metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	08:25Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2	2h 25min	daily	Pavluks Trans
07:50A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17	09:25Tsentralnyi avtovokzal (vul. Kyivska, 93)	1h 35min	daily	EuroClub
08:30vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9	10:20vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2	1h 50min	daily	TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
09:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142	11:00Stop "Global" shopping mall, Kyivska street; house 77	1h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
10:00vul. Petliury 32, Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", platforma №9	11:50vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2	1h 50min	daily	TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
11:30-AS"Kyiv ZhD vokzal", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, Kyiv, 02000	13:35-AZS "OKKO", maidan Berdychivskyi, 11, Zarichany, Zhytomyrska oblast, 12440	2h 5min	daily	3G Bus
13:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.	14:35Central Bus Station Kyevskaia str., 93	1h 35min	daily	LikeBus
14:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2	16:00Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2	1h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
15:15pr-t. Beresteiskyi 142, AS "Dachna"	16:50vul. Kyivska 93, Tsentralnyi avtovokzal "Zhytomyr", platforma №1-2	1h 35min	daily	TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
16:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3	18:30Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2	2h	daily	Pavluks Trans
18:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2	20:00Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93	1h 40min	daily	Pavluks Trans
20:30metro Demiyivska; Nauky Ave 1/2	22:50Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2	2h 20mintransfers: 1	daily	Pavluks Trans
21:50Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 134	00:10⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93	2h 20min	daily	КАРПАТИ ТУР СЕРВІС ТОВ
22:30Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 134	00:50⁺¹Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93	2h 20min	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	КАРПАТИ ТУР СЕРВІС ТОВ
23:20Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142	00:50⁺¹Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93	1h 30min	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 – Zhytomyr route

The Kyiv to Zhytomyr connection is one of the busiest short hops in Ukraine's Polissia region — roughly 140 kilometres of highway that a coach covers in about two to three hours, depending on departure time and traffic leaving the capital. The route is a daily routine for students heading to Zhytomyr's universities, people on work trips, families travelling for the weekend, and anyone simply going home. Most buses leave from Kyiv stations near western-side metro stops, while in Zhytomyr they arrive close to the central bus terminal, an easy starting point for reaching any neighbourhood across the city.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the bus from Kyiv to Zhytomyr take?

The trip usually takes 2 to 3 hours. The cities are about 140 km apart, and the exact time depends on departure hour and traffic leaving the capital.

How much does a ticket cost and what affects the price?

Prices start at around 300 UAH. The fare can vary by carrier, departure time, and how far in advance you book your seat.

Can I travel with luggage?

Yes, a suitcase or travel bag normally goes in the bus luggage compartment, while you keep hand luggage in the cabin. Baggage conditions are shown during checkout.

Where do buses depart in Kyiv and arrive in Zhytomyr?

Most buses leave from stations on the western side of Kyiv, near metro stops. In Zhytomyr they mainly arrive at the central bus terminal. Check the exact boarding point in the details of your chosen trip.

How much is a Kyiv – Zhytomyr ticket and how do I pay?

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 195 ₴ 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 – Zhytomyr route?

The typical schedule has up to 15 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 – Zhytomyr route?

Carriers on this route: Pavluks Trans, EuroClub, TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, 3G Bus, LikeBus, КАРПАТИ ТУР СЕРВІС ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.

Are there overnight buses from Kyiv to Zhytomyr?

Yes, 3 of 15 trips in the timetable run overnight.

How do I return a Kyiv – Zhytomyr 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.