There are 5 ways to get from Poltava to Kyiv by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.train 021О / ...
4h 21m₴230–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Poltava to Cherkasybus Kherson-Nova Odesa
- Take the bus from Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7 to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.bus Mykolayiv
5h 36mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Poltava to Kyiv341.6 km
4h 39m₴307Drive 341.5 km
- Drive from Poltava to Kyivcar 341.5 km
3h 56m₴2,309–3,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poltava to Kyivtaxi 341.5 km
3h 56m₴2,200–2,700
Poltava to Kyiv by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to rideshare which costs 307 ₴ and takes 4h 39m.
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The fastest way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs 2 300 ₴ - 3 400 ₴.
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No, there is no direct bus from Poltava to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Poltava and arriving at Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. via Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Kyiv-Pas.. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
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The distance between Poltava and Kyiv is 333 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kyiv without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 230 ₴ - 2 900 ₴.
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The train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas. takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs twice daily.
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Poltava to Kyiv bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Poltava station.
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Poltava to Kyiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Kyiv is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 230 ₴ - 2 900 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Kyiv, Ukraine?
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) operates a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas. 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₴230–600 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poltava to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. via Cherkasy and Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7 in around 5h 36m.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- 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 Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- 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
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Poltava to Cherkasy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7 to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Poltava to Kyiv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₴307
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₴2,200–2,700
Taxi 994
- Phone
- 067-555-15-44
- Website
- taxi994.com
Taxi 838
- Phone
- 838
- Website
- taxi838.ua
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More Questions & Answers
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Poltava to Kyiv bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Cherkasy station.
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Poltava to Kyiv train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Kyiv is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Poltava to Kyiv.
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There are 2412+ hotels available in Kyiv.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poltava and Kyiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.