Bus Poltava – Kharkiv
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Poltava – Kharkiv bus covers about 145 km, takes roughly 2–3 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 145 km
- Travel time
- 2–3 h
Poltava – Kharkiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:10Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 07:00AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 3h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 03:50Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 10min | Tue, Thu, Sat | АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП |
| 03:50Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 10min | Wed, Fri, Sun | АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП |
| 03:55Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 5min | Tue, Thu, Sat | АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП |
| 03:55Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 5min | Wed, Fri, Sun | АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП |
| 04:05Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 06:15Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 10min | daily | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 05:30Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 07:30AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 2h | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2 Platform 2 | 15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 2h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 16:25Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 18:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 1h 35mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | ВАСИЛЬКІВТРАНСАВТО ПП |
| 16:40Avtovokzal, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 18:40AS "Pryvokzalna" (Pivdennyi vokzal), vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 2h | Wed, Fri, Sun | ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс" |
| 16:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7 | 19:40AS pr. Haharina, 22 | 2h 50min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 17:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 19:15Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Yevhena Kotliara; budynok 11 | 2htransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 18:30Avtovokzal vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 21:30Avtovokzal pr-t. Yuriia Haharina, 22 | 3h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 20:20Avtovokzal vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 22:30Avtovokzal pr-t. Yuriia Haharina, 22 | 2h 10min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | LIKEBUS |
| 20:20Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 22:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", prospekt Yuriia Haharina; budynok 22 | 2h 10min | Wed, Fri, Sun | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 | 1h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — 2026-08-05, from 290 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Poltava – Kharkiv route
The Poltava – Kharkiv bus is the shortest inter-regional route in this part of the country: about 145 km along the M03 highway, covered in two to three hours. Services run throughout the day at short intervals, so the route works more like a commuter link — people use it daily for work, study, medical appointments and errands. In Kharkiv the coaches arrive at the station on Yuriia Haharina Avenue or the Pryvokzalna stop by the railway station, both with onward city transport. Tickets are sold as a reservation: lock in a seat online, then pay the driver in cash at boarding.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Poltava to Kharkiv?
Usually 2–3 hours over about 145 km along the M03 highway. The time depends on how many intermediate stops a given service makes and on road conditions.
How often do the buses run?
This is one of the densest routes in the region — services run all day, from early morning to evening. The current list of departures for your date is shown in the search results.
Do I need to book in advance?
On a short route with frequent departures seats are usually available, but a reservation guarantees you a specific service and seat — especially on holidays and weekends.