There are 5 ways to get from Kharkiv to Poltava by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kharkiv to Poltavabus Kherson-Nova Odesa
1h 21m₴550–900Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kharkiv to Poltava142.3 km
2h 19m₴125Train
- Take the train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 021О / ...
2h 8m₴220–2,600Drive 143.9 km
- Drive from Kharkiv to Poltavacar 143.9 km
2h 5m₴985–1,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kharkiv to Poltavataxi 143.9 km
2h 5m₴800–1,000
Kharkiv to Poltava by bus
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Kharkiv to Poltava is to rideshare which costs 125 ₴ and takes 2h 19m.
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The fastest way to get from Kharkiv to Poltava is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs 550 ₴ - 900 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kharkiv and arriving at Poltava. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kharkiv-Pas. and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.
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The distance between Kharkiv and Poltava is 144 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.
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The best way to get from Kharkiv to Poltava without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs 550 ₴ - 900 ₴.
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The bus from Kharkiv to Poltava takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
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Kharkiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Kharkiv station.
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Kharkiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Kharkiv-Pas. station.
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The best way to get from Kharkiv to Poltava is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs 550 ₴ - 900 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 220 ₴ - 2 600 ₴ and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Kharkiv, Ukraine and Poltava, Ukraine?
Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Kharkiv to Poltava twice daily. Tickets cost ₴750–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₴220–600 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴220–600
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
- Schedules at
- Ukrainian Railways
- Book at
- Tickets.ua
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴220–310
- Deluxe
- ₴700–1,000
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴290–600
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
- Schedules at
- Ukrainian Railways
- Book at
- Tickets.ua
- 2nd class
- ₴290–350
- 1st Class
- ₴420–600
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴2,000–2,600
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
- Schedules at
- Ukrainian Railways
- Book at
- Tickets.ua
- Coupe
- ₴2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pavluks Trans
Bus from Kharkiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₴750–1,200
- Website
- Pavluks Trans
- Schedules at
- Pavluks Trans
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kharkiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴550–900
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Kharkiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kharkiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴125
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₴800–1,000
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Opti
- Website
- opti.global
Taksi Lyubimoe
- Phone
- +38-098 293-00-00
- Website
- lubimoetaxi.com.ua
Taksi Optima
- Phone
- +380 63 079 8888
- Website
- opti.global
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Kharkiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Poltava station.
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Kharkiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Poltava-Kyivska station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Kharkiv to Poltava is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kharkiv to Poltava.
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Book your Kharkiv to Poltava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kharkiv and Poltava. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.