Poltava to Kiev

Travelling between Poltava and Kiev is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you UAH 441 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere UAH 146.

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Poltava and Kiev depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Poltava and Kiev. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 51m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h to reach Kiev.

Travelling between Poltava and Kiev can be as cheap as UAH 146 if you opt for a Ukrainian Railways train and as expensive as UAH 441 if you buy a Ukrainian Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Poltava to Kiev starting from 00:15 Kiev until 22:15 Kiev
• 1 from Poltava to Kiev starting from 03:58 Kiev Pass until 20:18 Kiev Pass

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Poltava to Kiev.

Bus

Travelling from Poltava to Kiev overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Poltava and Kiev

Akvitania Lux, Avtotranzit, Bus Touristic, Cazna Trans, Kaluzhenov V V, Kramatorske Atp 11410, Local Carrier, Lys Avto Trans, Pass Trans, Poliakh O M, Terletskiy Petro Leon Pol Trans, Terletskyi P M, Ternvoyage, Tov Gunsel, Yakovlev M Iu, Z Time Kovelske ATP, Zelenyi Slon 7 Tov

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus