There are 4 ways to get from Poltava to Sumy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Poltava Bus station to Sumy Bus Stationbus
4h 37m₴318–439Train
- Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Люботинtrain 022Л / ...
- Take the train from Liubotyn to Sumytrain
6h 15m₴444–1,178Drive 180 km
- Drive from Poltava to Sumycar 180 km
2h 51m₴1,197–1,729Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poltava to Sumytaxi 180 km
2h 51m₴1,400–1,700
Poltava to Sumy by train
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Sumy is to bus which costs 310 ₴ - 440 ₴ and takes 4h 37m.
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The fastest way to get from Poltava to Sumy is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs 1 200 ₴ - 1 800 ₴.
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No, there is no direct train from Poltava to Sumy. However, there are services departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Sumy via Liubotyn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
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The distance between Poltava and Sumy is 191 km. The road distance is 180 km.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Sumy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs 310 ₴ - 440 ₴.
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It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Poltava to Sumy, including transfers.
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Poltava to Sumy train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.
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The best way to get from Poltava to Sumy is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs 310 ₴ - 440 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 440 ₴ - 1 200 ₴ and takes 6h 15m.
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Poltava to Sumy train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Люботин station.
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Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Sumy is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Poltava to Sumy.
What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Sumy, Ukraine?
Ukraine Buses operates a bus from Poltava Bus station to Sumy Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₴260–370 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Sumy via Люботин and Liubotyn in around 6h 15m.
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- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Люботин
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- ₴650–950
Train from Liubotyn to Sumy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Poltava-Kyivska to Люботин
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₴280–550
- 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
- ₴280–340
- 1st Class
- ₴400–550
Train from Liubotyn to Sumy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://swrailway.gov.ua/timetable/eltrain3-5/
- Website
- inbus.ua
Bus from Poltava Bus station to Sumy Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₴260–370
- Website
- https://inbus.ua/en
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₴1,400–1,700
Taxi 994
- Phone
- 067-555-15-44
- Website
- taxi994.com
Taxi 838
- Phone
- 838
- Website
- taxi838.ua
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