There are 6 ways to get from Poltava to Kyiv by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.train 021О / ...
4h 21m₴230–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Bus stationbus 3330
4h 40m₴1,300–2,200Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Poltava to Kyiv341.6 km
4h 39m₴310Bus via Reshetylivka
- Take the bus from Reshetylivka to Kyivbus Kyiv-Reshetylivka
5h 39m₴1,732–2,689Drive 341.5 km
- Drive from Poltava to Kyivcar 341.5 km
3h 56m₴2,350–3,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poltava to Kyivtaxi 341.5 km
3h 56m₴2,200–2,700
Poltava to Kyiv by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to rideshare which costs 310 ₴ and takes 4h 39m.
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The fastest way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs 2 300 ₴ - 3 400 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poltava and arriving at Kyiv Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Kyiv-Pas.. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
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The distance between Poltava and Kyiv is 333 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kyiv without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 230 ₴ - 2 900 ₴.
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The train from Poltava Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas. takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs five times a day.
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Poltava to Kyiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poltava station.
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Poltava to Kyiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 230 ₴ - 2 900 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 300 ₴ - 2 200 ₴ and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Kyiv, Ukraine?
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas. 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₴230–600 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Poltava to Kyiv Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴1,300–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Poltava to Kyiv Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴1,300–2,200
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Poltava to Kyiv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₴310
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
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Poltava to Kyiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.
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Poltava to Kyiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Kyiv is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Poltava to Kyiv.
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Book your Poltava to Kyiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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There are 2448+ hotels available in Kyiv.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poltava and Kyiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.