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

The cheapest way to get from Sumy to Poltava is to bus which costs 320 ₴ - 440 ₴ and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumy to Poltava is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs 1 100 ₴ - 1 800 ₴.

Is there a direct train between Sumy and Poltava?

No, there is no direct train from Sumy to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Sumy and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska via Люботин. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Sumy to Poltava?

The distance between Sumy and Poltava is 190 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumy to Poltava without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs 320 ₴ - 440 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sumy to Poltava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumy to Poltava train from?

Sumy to Poltava train services, operated by Pivdenna Railway, depart from Sumy station.

Train or bus from Sumy to Poltava?

The best way to get from Sumy to Poltava is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs 320 ₴ - 440 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Sumy to Poltava train arrive?

Sumy to Poltava train services, operated by Pivdenna Railway, arrive at Liubotyn station.

Can I drive from Sumy to Poltava?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumy to Poltava is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Sumy to Poltava.

Where can I stay near Poltava?

There are 194+ hotels available in Poltava.

Sumy to Poltava - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sumy to Poltava by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus stationbus
4h 37m
₴320–433
Train
1. Take the train from Sumy to Liubotyntrain
2. Take the train from Люботин to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 021О / ...
6h 2m
Drive 179.9 km
1. Drive from Sumy to Poltavacar 179.9 km
2h 50m
₴1,188–1,715
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sumy to Poltavataxi 179.9 km
2h 50m
₴1,400–1,700

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.1 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Sumy, Ukraine and Poltava, Ukraine?

Ukraine Buses operates a bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₴260–370 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sumy to Poltava-Kyivska via Liubotyn and Люботин in around 6h 2m.

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