How far is Odesa from Poltava?

The distance between the two cities is 281 miles (453 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Odesa to Poltava?

Most of the buses traveling from Odesa to Poltava leave from Starosinnyi Square and arrive at ATL Auto Service. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Odesa to Poltava from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Odesa to Poltava on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Starosinnyi Square	18h 35m	3:20am	Poltava Avtobusna Zupynka	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	11h 20m	3:20am	Poltava Avtobusna Zupynka	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h 15m	10:45am	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Starosinnyi Square	16h 50m	3:20am	Poltava Avtobusna Zupynka	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	15h 20m	3:20am	Poltava Avtobusna Zupynka	No tags

Next departures for Odesa to Poltava on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h	6:30pm	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	Cheapest
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	11:00am	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	7:30pm	ATL Auto Service	Fastest
	Bus	7:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	10h 55m	6:25pm	Velykotyrnivska St	No tags
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	10:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	6:30am	ATL Auto Service	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h 15m	10:45am	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	No tags

Next departures for Odesa to Poltava on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h	6:30pm	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	Cheapest
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	11:00am	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	7:30pm	ATL Auto Service	Fastest
	Bus	7:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	10h 55m	6:25pm	Velykotyrnivska St	No tags
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	10:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	6:30am	ATL Auto Service	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h 15m	10:45am	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	No tags

Next departures for Odesa to Poltava on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h	6:30pm	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	Cheapest
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	11:00am	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	7:30pm	ATL Auto Service	Fastest
	Bus	7:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	10h 55m	6:25pm	Velykotyrnivska St	No tags
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	10:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	6:30am	ATL Auto Service	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h 15m	10:45am	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	No tags

Next departures for Odesa to Poltava on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h	6:30pm	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	Cheapest
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	11:00am	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	7:30pm	ATL Auto Service	Fastest
	Bus	7:30am	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	10h 55m	6:25pm	Velykotyrnivska St	No tags
Барвінко Надія Миколаївна ФОП	Bus	10:00pm	Starosinnyi Square	8h 30m	6:30am	ATL Auto Service	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Bus station "Odesa", Kolontayivska Street, 58, platform 1, Odesa	12h 15m	10:45am	McDonald's, 187a Yevropeiska Street (parking), Poltava	No tags

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Get from Odesa to Poltava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

12hAverage Duration

277 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Odesa and Poltava?

Stops in Odesa

A - Starosinnyi Square

B - Odessa Avtobusna Zupynka

C - Novoshchipnyi Ryad St 5

D - Avtostantsiya Pryvokzalʹna

E - Railway Station

F - Pryvokzal'na Square 2

Stops in Poltava

A - ATL Auto Service

B - Poltava Avtobusna Zupynka

C - Pivdenna

D - Poltava Bus Stop

E - Vulytsya Myru

F - Avtovokzal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Odesa to Poltava by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$24

11/15

$24

Today

$23

11/17

$22

11/18

$22

11/19

$22

11/20

$22

11/21

$22

The cheapest trip from Odesa to Poltava was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Odesa to Poltava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $27 for a bus ticket from Odesa to Poltava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-17.