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KropyvnytskyiPoltava

Kropyvnytskyi to Poltava by bus

Poltava lies 206 km (128 mi) north-east of Kropyvnytskyi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 251 km (156 mi) of road.

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KropyvnytskyiPoltava
CountryUkraineUkraine
Population219,676279,593
Elevation114 m (374 ft)160 m (525 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv)UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv)

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Common questions

How far is Poltava from Kropyvnytskyi?

206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kropyvnytskyi; by road roughly 251 km (156 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kropyvnytskyi to Poltava by bus?

About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kropyvnytskyi and Poltava?

No, both are on Europe/Kyiv at the moment.

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.