There are 6 ways to get from Chernihiv to Poltava by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chernihiv to Darnytsiatrain 142К
- Take the train from Darnytsia to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 722К / ...
6h 28m₴459–1,330Train via Hrebinka
cheapest- Take the train from Chernihiv to Nizhyntrain
- Take the train from Nizhyn to Grebinkatrain
- Take the train from Hrebinka to Kryvohatkytrain
12h 28m₴65–79Bus
- Take the bus from Chernihiv "Megacenter" to Kyiv Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus Station to Pyriatynbus
- Take the bus from Pyriatyn to Poltavabus
8h 16mDrive 377.2 km
- Drive from Chernihiv to Poltavacar 377.2 km
5h 31m₴2,543–3,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chernihiv to Poltavataxi 377.2 km
5h 31m₴2,300–2,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chernihiv "Megacenter" to Kyiv Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 094О / ...
7h 37m₴462–1,080
Chernihiv to Poltava by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Chernihiv to Poltava is to train via Hrebinka which costs 65 ₴ - 80 ₴ and takes 12h 28m.
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The fastest way to get from Chernihiv to Poltava is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs 2 500 ₴ - 3 700 ₴.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chernihiv to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Chernihiv "Megacenter" and arriving at Poltava via Kyiv Bus Station and Pyriatyn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
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No, there is no direct train from Chernihiv to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Chernihiv and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska via Darnytsia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
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The distance between Chernihiv and Poltava is 514 km. The road distance is 377.2 km.
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The best way to get from Chernihiv to Poltava without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs 450 ₴ - 1 400 ₴.
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It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Chernihiv to Poltava, including transfers.
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Chernihiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, depart from Chernihiv "Megacenter" station.
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Chernihiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Chernihiv station.
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The best way to get from Chernihiv to Poltava is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs 450 ₴ - 1 400 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Chernihiv, Ukraine and Poltava, Ukraine?
You can take a train from Chernihiv to Poltava-Kyivska via Darnytsia in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chernihiv "Megacenter" to Poltava via Kyiv Bus station, Kyiv Bus Station, and Pyriatyn in around 8h 16m.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Chernihiv to Darnytsia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₴220–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴220–310
- Deluxe
- ₴750–1,100
Train from Darnytsia to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴230–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴230–330
- Deluxe
- ₴950–1,400
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴230–600
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- Coupe
- ₴500–600
- Berth
- ₴230–330
- Deluxe
- ₴950–1,400
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Darnytsia to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴380–750
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- 2nd class
- ₴380–460
- 1st Class
- ₴500–750
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴390–750
- Website
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/
- Schedules at
- https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
- Book at
- https://gd.tickets.ua/en?refid=6578
- 2nd class
- ₴390–470
- 1st Class
- ₴550–750
- Phone
- 0-800-503-111
- Website
- swrailway.gov.ua
Train from Chernihiv to Nizhyn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴16–20
- Website
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/
- Schedules at
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/timetable/eltrain/
Train from Nizhyn to Grebinka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴20–25
- Website
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/
- Schedules at
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/timetable/eltrain/
Train from Hrebinka to Kryvohatky
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₴29–35
- Website
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/
- Schedules at
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/timetable/eltrain/
- Website
- inbus.ua
Bus from Chernihiv "Megacenter" to Kyiv Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₴230–330
- Website
- https://inbus.ua/en
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Kyiv Bus Station to Pyriatyn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
Bus from Pyriatyn to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
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Chernihiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.
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Chernihiv to Poltava train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Darnytsia station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Chernihiv to Poltava is 377 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chernihiv to Poltava.
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