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Bus Poznan – Zhytomyr

from 2,848 ₴

17–21 h

The 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

DepartureArrivalDurationRunning daysCarrier
08:10Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 201:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9317h 35minMon, Tue, Thu, SatСАНСАН БУС ТОВ
08:45Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 206:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9321h 25minMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunATLASTRAVELBUS/AVTOEKSPRES
10:15Dworzec PKS, ul. Stanislawa Matyi 2, platforma 405:05Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 9318h 50mindailyMyWay
11:00Avtovokzal "Novyi" vul. Stanislava Matiia, 208:40Tsentralnyi Avtovokzal vul. Kyivska, 9321h 40mintransfers: 1dailyLIKEBUS
11:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 207:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9319h 30minMon, Tue, Thu, SatProsto Bus Plus (ПП "АВТОТРАНЗИТ")
11:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 207:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9319h 30minWed, Fri, SunВАСИЛЬКІВТРАНСАВТО ПП
12:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 210:43Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9322h 43mintransfers: 1dailyСТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП
13:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stanislava Matiia, 207:55Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska, 9318h 55minTue, SatПП "ЛисАвтоТранс"
14:20Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 213:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9322h 40mintransfers: 1Tue, Thu, SatПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ
14:35Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 206:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9315h 35mindailyВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ
15:00Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Stanisława Matyi 2, platforma 709:20Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93, platformy 1-318h 20mindailyAtass Бориспіль
15:00Dworzec PKS, ul. Stanislawa Matyi 214:20Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska, 9323h 20mintransfers: 1dailyTocoBUS
16:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 209:35Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 154 km17h 35mindailyЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ
18:20DA PKS, vul.Matyi, 216:45Avtovokzal -1, vul. Kyivska 9322h 25mindailyEAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"
21:30Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 217:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9320h 20mindailyМУСТАНГ ТРАНС ТОВ
22:00Avtovokzal Poznan, vulytsia Stanislava Matiia; budynok 218:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9320h 40mintransfers: 1dailyГОЛДЕН 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.