Bus Poznan – Zhytomyr
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17–21 hThe Poznan – Zhytomyr bus covers about 1080 km, takes roughly 17–21 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1080 km
- Travel time
- 17–21 h
Poznan – Zhytomyr bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:10Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 01:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 17h 35min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | САНСАН БУС ТОВ |
| 08:45Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 06:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 21h 25min | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ATLASTRAVELBUS/AVTOEKSPRES |
| 10:15Dworzec PKS, ul. Stanislawa Matyi 2, platforma 4 | 05:05Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93 | 18h 50min | daily | MyWay |
| 11:00Avtovokzal "Novyi" vul. Stanislava Matiia, 2 | 08:40Tsentralnyi Avtovokzal vul. Kyivska, 93 | 21h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 11:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 07:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 19h 30min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Prosto Bus Plus (ПП "АВТОТРАНЗИТ") |
| 11:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 07:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 19h 30min | Wed, Fri, Sun | ВАСИЛЬКІВТРАНСАВТО ПП |
| 12:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 10:43Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 22h 43mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 13:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stanislava Matiia, 2 | 07:55Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska, 93 | 18h 55min | Tue, Sat | ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс" |
| 14:20Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 13:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 22h 40mintransfers: 1 | Tue, Thu, Sat | ПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ |
| 14:35Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 06:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 15h 35min | daily | ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ |
| 15:00Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Stanisława Matyi 2, platforma 7 | 09:20Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93, platformy 1-3 | 18h 20min | daily | Atass Бориспіль |
| 15:00Dworzec PKS, ul. Stanislawa Matyi 2 | 14:20Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska, 93 | 23h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 16:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 09:35Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 154 km | 17h 35min | daily | ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ |
| 18:20DA PKS, vul.Matyi, 2 | 16:45Avtovokzal -1, vul. Kyivska 93 | 22h 25min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 21:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 17:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 20h 20min | daily | МУСТАНГ ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 22:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 2 | 18:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 20h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
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 Poznan – Zhytomyr route
The Poznan to Zhytomyr bus is a long ride home across half of Europe — roughly 1080 km and 17 to 21 hours on the road, broken up by coffee and rest stops along the way. Most travellers on this route are students heading back for the holidays, seasonal workers returning on leave, and people hurrying to see family in Ukraine. The coach crosses the Polish-Ukrainian border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk or Krakivets – Korczowa, so allow extra time for passport and customs checks. Departures are usually from Poznan's central bus stations, with arrival in Zhytomyr near the main bus terminal, an easy point to continue home or change to local transport. You pay by card online in hryvnia, the full fare upfront — no extra cash to the driver on board.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Poznan to Zhytomyr trip take?
The journey takes about 17 to 21 hours over roughly 1080 km. The exact time depends on border queues and traffic conditions.
What documents do I need to cross the border?
You need a valid international passport for the travel date. The bus crosses at Yahodyn – Dorohusk or Krakivets – Korczowa, where all passengers go through border control.
How do I pay for the ticket?
Payment is made by card online in hryvnia — the full amount at the time of booking. There is nothing extra to pay the driver on board.
Where does the bus leave from in Poznan and arrive in Zhytomyr?
Departure is usually from Poznan's central bus stations, with arrival at the Zhytomyr bus terminal. The exact boarding point is shown on your ticket.
Is this an overnight trip?
Yes, given the 17 to 21 hour duration, the trip almost always includes a night on the road. You will spend most of the journey in your seat, so bring what you need to rest comfortably.
How many buses run on the Poznan – Zhytomyr route?
The typical schedule has up to 15 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 08:10, the last at 22:00. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Poznan – Zhytomyr route?
Carriers on this route: САНСАН БУС ТОВ, ATLASTRAVELBUS/AVTOEKSPRES, MyWay, LIKEBUS, Prosto Bus Plus (ПП "АВТОТРАНЗИТ"), ВАСИЛЬКІВТРАНСАВТО ПП, СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП, ПП "ЛисАвтоТранс", ПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ, Atass Бориспіль, TocoBUS, ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", МУСТАНГ ТРАНС ТОВ, ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.