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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Poltava by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulmbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ulm to Kyivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Poltavabus bus
    32h 31m
    ₴8,140–12,619

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain train
    35h 5m
    ₴17,196–34,382

  3. Drive 2,285.8 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Poltavacar car 2,285.8 km
    25h 53m
    ₴20,637–29,809

  4. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain train
    36h 5m
    ₴20,875–39,166

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Przemysl, Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N191
    2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Poltava-Kyivskatrain train Mp
    37h 39m
    ₴14,263–38,242

Zurich to Poltava by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₴17,196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,632.1 km
  • Duration: 32h 31m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Poltava, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Poltava via Ulm, Ulm Egertweg, Ulm Ehinger Tor, Ulm, Kyiv, and Kyiv Central Bus Station in around 32h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Poltava-Kyivska via Wien Meidling and Kyiv-Pas. in around 35h 5m.

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