The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poltava to Kyiv
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poltava to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poltava to Kyiv will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 43 buses that leave Poltava for Kyiv every day 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Poltava to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poltava to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 302 km
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5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Poltava to Kyiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poltava to Kyiv coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0 | 06:10 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 10:50 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6382808 | 06:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 11:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:25 Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 3h40 | 11:05 Vydubychi Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h35 | 13:50 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 08:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 13:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6372160 | 08:40 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h20 | 13:00 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308439 | 08:55 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h00 | 13:55 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6382906 | 09:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h50 | 12:50 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6299241 | 09:45 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 3h55 | 13:40 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308442 | 09:45 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 14:15 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308447 | 09:45 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h31 | 14:16 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308628 | 09:45 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h00 | 14:45 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308630 | 09:50 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h55 | 14:45 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308446 | 09:51 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h28 | 14:19 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308444 | 10:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h40 | 14:40 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6308448 | 10:01 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h44 | 14:45 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6379025 | 10:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 15:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 11:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 6h05 | 17:05 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 11:30 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 16:00 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6360405 | 11:50 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 16:20 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 12:10 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h30 | 17:40 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6317399 | 12:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h55 | 17:10 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6324441 | 12:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 17:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:40 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 18:50 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 13:55 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 18:25 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h10 | 18:05 Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал) | 4h40 | 18:35 Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 13:55 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h44 | 18:39 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6330737 | 14:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 19:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 21:30 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 7h20 | 04:50 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 21:55 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h50 | 03:45 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6338682 | 21:59 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h31 | 03:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6360699 | 22:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 03:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6338682 | 22:15 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 03:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:50 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h10 | 04:00 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 23:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 4h30 | 03:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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0 | 00:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 05:15 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6365529 | 02:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 07:15 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 04:00 Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку | 5h15 | 09:15 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poltava to Kyiv
Buses from Poltava to Kyiv run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 302 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 302 km |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus from Poltava to KyivYou can travel by bus between Poltava to Kyiv with Infobus, Autolux, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poltava to Kyiv coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poltava to Kyiv by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал), which is located around 3.8 miles (6.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал), located 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre.
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