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Kraków to Kiev Bus Schedule
Bus from Kraków to Kiev: Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from Kraków to Kiev. Traveling by bus from Kraków to Kiev usually takes around 16 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Ecolines bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 468 mi (753 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 10m |
| Cheapest price | RON 172.03 |
| Trips per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Kraków to Kiev?
There are 3 bus lines from Kraków to Kiev available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecolines | 4 | 15h 13m | RON 193.04 |
| FlixBus | 8 | 16h 59m | RON 245.08 |
| Sindbad | 5 | 16h 31m | RON 281.74 |
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 8 trips from Krakow to Kyiv, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 59 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Kyiv departing from Krakow usually takes 16 hours and 31 minutes, and most trips arrive at Kyiv Bus Station Tsentralnyi in Kyiv.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kraków to Kiev
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 468 miles from Kraków to Kiev. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kraków to Kiev, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kraków?
Main departure station: ul. Bosacka 18
Buses to Kiev leave from 3 stations in Krakow.
All bus stations in Kraków:
ul. Bosacka 18
Krakow Balice Airport Arrivals Terminal
Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Kiev?
Main arrival station: Kyiv Bus Station Tsentralnyi
Buses arrive in Kiev at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Kiev:
Kyiv Bus Station Tsentralnyi
Druzhby Narodiv Blvd
Kyiv vydubychi Bs
Kyiv Akademmistechko Bus Stop
Prospekt Peremogy, 142
Kiev Symona Petlyury St
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