Bus Lviv – Gdansk
The Lviv – Gdansk bus covers about 810 km, takes roughly 14–17 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
- 810 km
- Travel time
- 14–17 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
About the Lviv – Gdansk route
Travelling by bus from Lviv to Gdansk links western Ukraine with Poland's Baltic coast in a single overnight ride. The journey covers roughly 810 km and takes between 14 and 17 hours, with the exact duration shaped by the queue at the Ukrainian–Polish border, usually crossed at the Krakovets–Korczowa checkpoint. Fares start at around 3,200 UAH, and you pay the full amount online by card in hryvnia at the moment of booking, so there is nothing extra to hand the driver. A valid biometric international passport is required to cross. The route is popular with seasonal workers, students enrolled at Polish universities, and families heading to or returning from Poland. Departure is from the Lviv bus station, with arrival at Gdansk's central coach terminal next to the main railway station.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Lviv to Gdansk including the border?
It usually takes 14–17 hours. The duration depends on traffic at the Krakovets–Korczowa crossing, and on busy days the border queue can noticeably extend the trip.
How do I pay for the Lviv to Gdansk ticket?
You pay by card online in hryvnia at the time of booking. The full price is charged upfront, so there is no need to pay the driver during the journey.
What documents do I need to travel to Poland?
To cross the Ukrainian–Polish border you need a valid biometric international passport. Check its expiry date carefully before you travel.
Are there overnight buses from Lviv to Gdansk?
Yes, most departures are in the evening or at night, so you spend much of the journey overnight and arrive in Gdansk in the morning or afternoon.
Where does the bus leave in Lviv and arrive in Gdansk?
Departure in Lviv is from the bus station, and drop-off in Gdansk is at the central coach terminal next to the main railway station.