There are 6 ways to get from Kyiv to Poltava by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltavabus 3330
4h 5m₴1,300–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 022Л / ...
4h 14m₴230–2,900Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava342.1 km
4h 40m₴310Bus via Pyriatyn
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus Station to Pyriatynbus Kyiv-Sumy
- Take the bus from Pyriatyn to Poltavabus Wroclavia-Kharkiv
5h 46m₴1,748–2,664Drive 341.6 km
- Drive from Kyiv to Poltavacar 341.6 km
3h 58m₴2,351–3,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyiv to Poltavataxi 341.6 km
3h 58m₴2,200–2,700
Kyiv to Poltava by bus
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Poltava is to rideshare which costs 310 ₴ and takes 4h 40m.
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The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Poltava is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs 2 300 ₴ - 3 400 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv Central Bus station station and arriving at Poltava. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
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The distance between Kyiv and Poltava is 336 km. The road distance is 341.6 km.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Poltava without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs 1 300 ₴ - 2 100 ₴.
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The bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltava takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
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Kyiv to Poltava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kyiv Central Bus station.
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Kyiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Kyiv-Pas. station.
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The best way to get from Kyiv to Poltava is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs 1 300 ₴ - 2 100 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 230 ₴ - 2 900 ₴ and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Poltava, Ukraine?
FlixBus operates a bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltava once daily. Tickets cost ₴1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₴230–600 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Three other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴230–600
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
- Schedules at
- Ukrainian Railways
- Book at
- Tickets.ua
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴230–330
- Deluxe
- ₴950–1,400
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴1,300–2,100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴310
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Kyiv to Poltava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poltava station.
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Kyiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Poltava-Kyivska station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Poltava is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Kyiv to Poltava.
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Book your Kyiv to Poltava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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There are 213+ hotels available in Poltava.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kyiv and Poltava. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.