Bus Poltava – Kyiv

from 540 ₴ when bought online4–6 h

from 540 ₴when bought online

4–6 h

Upcoming buses Poltava – Kyiv

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Route at a glance

The Poltava – Kyiv bus takes 4–6 h, usually about 5 h (340 km). Up to 13 trips a day by 11 carriers, tickets from 540 ₴.

on the road: 4–6 h
when bought online: from 540 ₴
trips a day: up to 13
carriers: 11

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 00:15, the last at 23:59. 8 of 16 trips run overnight.

Return trip: Kyiv – Poltava · from 510 ₴

Poltava – Kyiv bus schedule

00:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 705:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32
5h 15min · Wed, Fri, Sun · АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
00:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 705:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32
5h 15min · Tue, Thu, Sat · АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП
transfers: 1
00:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 706:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.
5h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
01:20Avtovokzal Poltava07:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal)
6h · Mon, Fri · ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП
08:30Avtovokzal, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 713:50AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32
5h 20min · Thu, Sat · ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс"
transfers: 1
08:50Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 713:10AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32
4h 20min · Tue, Wed, Fri · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
09:45Avtovokzal Poltava14:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal)
5h 5min · Wed, Fri, Sun · Prosto Bus Plus
09:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 715:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32
5h 55min · daily · Caznatrans
10:00Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 714:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32
4h 30min · daily · ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ
10:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 715:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.
5h 35min · daily · Pavluks Trans
12:25Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 717:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2
4h 45min · daily · СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
transfers: 1
15:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 220:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.
5h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
23:20AV, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 706:00⁺¹AS "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury, 32
6h 40min · Tue, Fri · ODRI
transfers: 1
23:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 707:00⁺¹AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32
7h 5min · Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
23:59Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A05:18⁺¹Zupynka "Metro Kharkivska", prospekt Bazhana
5h 19min · Tue, Thu, Sat · АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
23:59Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A05:18⁺¹Zupynka "Metro Kharkivska", prospekt Bazhana
5h 19min · Mon, Wed, Fri · АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП
transfers: 1

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running days	Carrier
00:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	05:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	5h 15min	Wed, Fri, Sun	АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
00:15Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	05:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	5h 15mintransfers: 1	Tue, Thu, Sat	АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП
00:50Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	06:00Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.	5h 10min	daily	Pavluks Trans
01:20Avtovokzal Poltava	07:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal)	6h	Mon, Fri	ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП
08:30Avtovokzal, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	13:50AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32	5h 20mintransfers: 1	Thu, Sat	ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс"
08:50Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	13:10AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	4h 20min	Tue, Wed, Fri	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
09:45Avtovokzal Poltava	14:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal)	5h 5min	Wed, Fri, Sun	Prosto Bus Plus
09:50AS pr. Velykoternivska, 7	15:45AS “KYIV” vul. S.Petliury, 32	5h 55min	daily	Caznatrans
10:00Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	14:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32	4h 30min	daily	ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ
10:15Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7	15:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.	5h 35min	daily	Pavluks Trans
12:25Avtovokzal Poltava, vulytsia Velykotyrnivska; budynok 7	17:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2	4h 45mintransfers: 1	daily	СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ
15:40Автовокзал Центральний вул. Великотирнівська, 7 Platform 2	20:50Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street.	5h 10min	daily	Pavluks Trans
23:20AV, vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	06:00⁺¹AS "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury, 32	6h 40mintransfers: 1	Tue, Fri	ODRI
23:55Avtovokzal "Poltava", vul. Velykotyrnivska, 7	07:00⁺¹AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32	7h 5mintransfers: 1	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
23:59Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A	05:18⁺¹Zupynka "Metro Kharkivska", prospekt Bazhana	5h 19min	Tue, Thu, Sat	АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП
23:59Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Yevropeiska; budynok 187A	05:18⁺¹Zupynka "Metro Kharkivska", prospekt Bazhana	5h 19mintransfers: 1	Mon, Wed, Fri	АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП

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 – Kyiv route

Travelling by bus from Poltava to Kyiv is a familiar trip for students heading back to the capital, people returning home, or anyone coming to the city for work or to see family. The route covers roughly 340 kilometres and takes between four and six hours, depending on the departure and traffic near Kyiv. Buses usually leave from Poltava's central bus station and arrive at one of Kyiv's main terminals close to a metro stop, making onward travel across the city straightforward. Booking ahead lets you pick your seat and preferred time without queueing at a ticket office.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the bus from Poltava to Kyiv take?

The trip usually takes between 4 and 6 hours. The exact time depends on the specific service and on traffic on the highway and approaching Kyiv.

Where does the bus depart from and arrive?

Buses usually leave from Poltava's bus station and arrive at one of Kyiv's terminals near a metro station (for example the central station at Demiivska or Vydubychi). The exact stop is shown on your ticket.

Are there overnight buses from Poltava to Kyiv?

Yes, the route has daytime as well as evening and overnight departures. You can see all available departure times in the search results for your chosen date.

What documents do I need for the trip?

For the domestic Poltava to Kyiv route you only need a valid ID (passport or ID card) and your ticket. No international passport is required for this trip.

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

As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 540 ₴ 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 – Kyiv route?

The typical schedule has up to 13 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:15, the last at 23:59. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Poltava – Kyiv route?

Carriers on this route: АРАКЕЛЯН А.А. ФОП, АРАКЄЛЯН АРАМІС ОЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ ФОП, Pavluks Trans, ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП, ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс", ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», Prosto Bus Plus, Caznatrans, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ, ODRI. The line-up depends on the travel date.

How do I return a Poltava – Kyiv 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.

How much luggage can I take on the Poltava – Kyiv bus?

The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.