What is the cheapest way to get from Poltava to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Budapest is to train which costs 8 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 23h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poltava to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Poltava to Budapest is to drive which takes 18h 47m and costs 80 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft.

Is there a direct train between Poltava and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Poltava to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Poltava to Budapest?

The distance between Poltava and Budapest is 1502 km. The road distance is 1401.8 km.

How do I travel from Poltava to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Poltava to Budapest without a car is to train via Kyiv which takes 23h 32m and costs 85 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Poltava to Budapest?

It takes approximately 23h 32m to get from Poltava to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poltava to Budapest train from?

Poltava to Budapest train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.

Train or bus from Poltava to Budapest?

The best way to get from Poltava to Budapest is to train via Kyiv which takes 23h 32m and costs 85 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 20 000 Ft - 48 000 Ft and takes 27h 2m.

What is the time difference between Poltava and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Poltava. It is currently 1:00 AM in Poltava and 12:00 AM in Budapest.

Where does the Poltava to Budapest train arrive?

Poltava to Budapest train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.

Can I drive from Poltava to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Budapest is 1402 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Poltava to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6646+ hotels available in Budapest.

Poltava to Budapest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Kyiv
best
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.train 021О / ...
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain 40749
23h 32m
Ft 86,835–141,895
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Mukachevotrain 017О
2. Take the train from Mukachevo to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
23h 52m
Ft 8,282–12,161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus N3271a
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N3280 / ...
27h 2m
Ft 20,647–47,428
Drive 1,401.8 km
1. Drive from Poltava to Budapestcar 1,401.8 km
18h 47m
Ft 81,221–117,319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kryvohatky to Lubnytrain
2. Take the train from Lubny to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain 70
3. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus
31h 12m
Ft 33,637–47,671

Poltava to Budapest by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 32mAverage Duration

Ft 86,835Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,501.7 km
Duration: 23h 32m

What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi in around 23h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poltava to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Poltava and Kyiv Central Bus station in around 27h 2m.

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