There are 6 ways to get from Kyiv to Poltava by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 094О / ...
4h 12m₴2,600–6,000Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava342.1 km
4h 40m₴308Bus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus Station to Pyriatynbus Kyiv-Sumy
- Take the bus from Pyriatyn to Poltavabus Wroclavia-Kharkiv
5h 46mNight train
- Take the night train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Poltava-Kyivskanighttrain 64
4h 59m₴2,200–2,900Drive 341.6 km
- Drive from Kyiv to Poltavacar 341.6 km
3h 58m₴2,310–3,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyiv to Poltavataxi 341.6 km
3h 58m₴2,200–2,700
Kyiv to Poltava by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Poltava is to rideshare which costs 308 ₴ 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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No, there is no direct bus from Kyiv station to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Kyiv Bus Station and arriving at Poltava via Pyriatyn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
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The distance between Kyiv and Poltava is 333 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 train which takes 4h 12m and costs 2 600 ₴ - 6 000 ₴.
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The train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.
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Kyiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Kyiv 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 train which takes 4h 12m and costs 2 600 ₴ - 6 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Poltava, Ukraine?
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₴230–600 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyiv Bus Station to Poltava via Pyriatyn in around 5h 46m.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
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 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
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴2,600–6,000
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Night train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Poltava-Kyivska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴2,200–2,900
- 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
- ₴2,200–2,900
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴308
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₴2,200–2,700
Uklon
- Website
- uklon.com.ua
Opti
- Phone
- 579
- Website
- opti.global
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Avrora
- Phone
- +380442271000
- Website
- avrora-taxi.kiev.ua
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More Questions & Answers
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Kyiv to Poltava bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Pyriatyn 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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There are 193+ 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.