The Poltava – Kharkiv bus covers about 145 km, takes roughly 1–4 h. Tickets start at 213 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time.
- Distance
- 145 km
- Travel time
- 1–4 h
Poltava – Kharkiv bus schedule
- 03:10Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 707:00AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
3h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 03:50Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 706:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
2h 10min · Tue, Thu, Sat · АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
- 03:50Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 706:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
2h 10min · Wed, Fri, Sun · АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП
transfers: 1
- 03:55Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
2h 5min · Tue, Thu, Sat · АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
- 04:05Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 706:15Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
2h 10min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 05:30Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 707:30AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
2h · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
- 07:00Avtovokzal Poltava09:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1"
2h 30min · Mon · ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП
- 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 215:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
2h 40min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 717:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11
2h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 16:40Avtovokzal, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 718:40AS "Pryvokzalna" (Pivdennyi vokzal), vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
2h · Wed, Fri, Sun · ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс"
transfers: 1
- 16:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 719:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11
2h 20min · daily · Caznatrans
- 17:15Avtovokzal Poltava19:15Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna"
2h · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · ORIONBUS
- 19:45Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 722:00Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22
2h 15min · daily · LikeBus
- 20:20Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 722:30Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22
2h 10min · Wed, Fri, Sun · LikeBus
- 20:20Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 722:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22
2h 10min · Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 722:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22
1h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans
| 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", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 2h 10min | Tue, Thu, Sat | АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП |
| 03:50Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 2h 10mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП |
| 03:55Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A | 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 2h 5min | Tue, Thu, Sat | АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП |
| 04:05Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 06:15Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 2h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 05:30Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 07:30AS, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 2h | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 07:00Avtovokzal Poltava | 09:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1" | 2h 30min | Mon | ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП |
| 12:30Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2 | 15:10AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 2h 40min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 14:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 17:30AV "Pryvokzalna", Street Kotlyara, 11 | 2h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 16:40Avtovokzal, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7 | 18:40AS "Pryvokzalna" (Pivdennyi vokzal), vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 2htransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс" |
| 16:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7 | 19:10AS Pryvokzalna, vul. Yevhena Kotliara, 11 | 2h 20min | daily | Caznatrans |
| 17:15Avtovokzal Poltava | 19:15Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna" | 2h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | ORIONBUS |
| 19:45Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7 | 22:00Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22 | 2h 15min | daily | LikeBus |
| 20:20Bus Station Velykotyrnivska str., 7 | 22:30Bus Station Yuriya Haharina ave., 22 | 2h 10min | Wed, Fri, Sun | LikeBus |
| 20:20Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7 | 22:30Avtostantsiia "Kharkiv-1", Aerokosmichnyi prospekt; budynok 22 | 2h 10mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 21:20Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 | 22:50Kharkiv Central Bus Station, No. 1, Gagarina St., 22 | 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 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.
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.
How much is a Poltava – Kharkiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 213 ₴ 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 Poltava – Kharkiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 12 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 03:10, the last at 21:20. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Poltava – Kharkiv route?
Carriers on this route: Pavluks Trans, АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП, АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП, ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс", Caznatrans, ORIONBUS, LikeBus. The line-up depends on the travel date.