Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Avtovokzal | Aerokosmic Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Poltava (Bus Station-1) | Yevhena Kotliara Street | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Poltava AS-1 | Haharina Ave, 22 | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Połtawa, Dworzec Autobusowy ul. Welikotirniwska 7, Poltava | Kharkiv Bus Station Privokzalnaya | No tags | ||||
Sever-Avto | Bus | Avtovokzal Poltava | Haharina Ave, 22 | No tags |
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Get from Poltava to Kharkiv
The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Poltava and Kharkiv?
Stops in Poltava
- AKharkivs'ke Hwy, 2, Poltava, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine
- BVelykotyrnivs'ka St 7, Poltava, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 36000
- CPoltava-Pivdenna, Poltava, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 36000
- D
Poltava Bus Stop
Kondratenka St, 12, Poltava, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine - E
Vulytsya Myru
Vulytsya Myru, 14, Horbanivka, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine - F
Avtovokzal
Poltava, Poltavs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 36000
Stops in Kharkiv
- A
McDonalds - 57 Połtawa Way str
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 57, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - BHaharina Ave, 22, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- C
Metro station, "Kholodna Gora"
Poltavskyi Shliakh St, 153, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine - DKharkіv-Pasazhyrsky, 61052, Pryvokzal'na Square, 1, Kharkiv, Kharkivs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 61000
- EPoltavskyi Shliakh St, 138, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- FPryvokzal'na Square, 2, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Poltava to Kharkiv by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Poltava to Kharkiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Poltava to Kharkiv start from $9. The average price for this route is around $17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Poltava to Kharkiv?
The average bus travel time from Poltava to Kharkiv is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 132 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Kovel APT.
Which bus companies service the Poltava to Kharkiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, Gunsel Tov, Express Moldova Tour, Transport company VIP, KLR Bus, LIKEBUS, Lys-Auto-Trans, Brintsov SV FOP, Denysivka-Plus, FOP Osypa S.M., Kovel APT, Infobus, Orion Bus, Sever-Avto, Cazna Trans, Iarmoliuk P.I. FOP, Z-TIME, DV BUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Poltava to Kharkiv?
The earliest bus departs from Poltava to Kharkiv at 3:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Poltava to Kharkiv?
A bus trip from Poltava to Kharkiv generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Poltava to Kharkiv?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Poltava to Kharkiv?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Poltava to Kharkiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Poltava to Kharkiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Poltava to Kharkiv was searched and found on Feb 21, 2026 with a price of $6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Poltava to Kharkiv, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $6 to $21 for a bus ticket from Poltava to Kharkiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2026-02-21.
Usually Zelenyi Slon 7 TOV, Transport company VIP will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
