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₴230–750Bus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltavabus N3271a
4h 17m₴1,420–1,941Night train
- Take the night train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Poltava-Kyivskanighttrain 64
4h 59m₴2,200–2,900Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava342.4 km
4h 40m₴306Drive 341.6 km
- Drive from Kyiv to Poltavacar 341.6 km
3h 58m₴2,275–3,286Taxi
- 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 306 ₴ 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 2 200 ₴ - 3 300 ₴.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska. Services depart every four hours, 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 230 ₴ - 750 ₴.
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The train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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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 230 ₴ - 750 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 400 ₴ - 2 000 ₴ and takes 4h 17m.
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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.
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. Ukrainian Railways (Intercity trains) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltava once daily. Tickets cost ₴1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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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
- +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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴1,300–1,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kyiv to Poltava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴306
- 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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