How to get to Poltava from Kyiv

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from Kyiv to Poltava

How to get to Poltava from Kyiv by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Kyiv to Poltava is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • KLR8087б
    13:154h50
    Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ")
    18:05Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • KLR8087б
    13:154h50
    Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ")
    18:05Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • DV Bus7380227
    9:153h25
    Kyiv
    12:40Poltava
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • LikeBus
    15:204h25
    Kyiv
    19:45Poltava
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Euroticket
    15:204h25
    Kyiv
    19:45Poltava
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • KLR8082
    21:407h40
    Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ")
    5:20Poltava, Avtovokzal (Полтава, Автовокзал)
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Poltava by train

The most popular day trips by train from Poltava are Kharkiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk and Myrhorod. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Poltava on Omio.

A view of Kharkiv

Day trip from Poltava to Kharkiv by train

Why visit Kharkiv for the day?

Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second-largest city, known for vast squares, universities and a resilient cultural life. Its Soviet-era architecture, green parks and museums reveal a city shaped by history and learning.

A view of Dnipro

Day trip from Poltava to Dnipro by train

Why visit Dnipro for the day?

Dnipro is a major city on the Dnipro River, known for its industrial heritage and aerospace links. Its wide embankment, mixed architecture and lively cafés give it a practical but modern character.

A view of Kremenchuk

Day trip from Poltava to Kremenchuk by train

Why visit Kremenchuk for the day?

Kremenchuk is an industrial city on the Dnipro known for engineering and river trade. Its broad avenues, waterfront and parks give it a practical, work-focused character.

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FAQs: Kyiv to Poltava

Travel to Poltava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kyiv to Poltava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kyiv and Poltava including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Kyiv to Poltava is a coach with an average price of £13.
The fastest way to travel from Kyiv to Poltava is by coach with an average journey time of 5h 9m.
The Kyiv to Poltava distance is approximately 302 km.
The average frequency per day from Kyiv to Poltava is:
  • Around 35 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kyiv and Poltava as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kyiv to Poltava:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Kyiv (Київ) and arrive in Poltava, Будинок Зв'Язку.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kyiv to Poltava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLR, DV Bus, Infobus, LikeBus, Autolux, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, Denysivka, FlixBus, Euroticket, Dales Tour, Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, LikeBus to go to Poltava by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kyiv to Poltava:
  • 35 direct coaches per day with KLR, DV Bus, Infobus, LikeBus, Autolux, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, Denysivka, FlixBus, Euroticket, Dales Tour, Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, LikeBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kyiv to Poltava often also extend their vacation to go to Lviv, Odesa, Kremenchuk, Lutsk, Kharkiv. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poltava and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Kyiv to Poltava, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully explore Poltava, including its historical sites, museums, and parks, two to three days are generally sufficient.

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