How to travel from of Kyiv to of Vienna
Two independent ticket sellers confirm a bus connection on this route. Below is what we actually saw on the dates listed. The results include both direct services and journeys with a change — the seller shows which is which once you pick a date.
offers for 07/25–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026
The limits confirmed by both sellers are listed. Outside of these, individual trips of €56 and €177 appeared in the same search results – one trip per seller. One seller also showed options longer than a day: these are trips with a transfer.
Check your own date
The price and the time depend on the date and the service. Open both sources: the first to check your chosen date, the second for an independent comparison.
KOMPAS does not sell tickets and is not affiliated with any carrier — we only show you where to check a service.
Where it departs from and arrives
We list only the stops that matched across both sellers. The exact address and time are on your ticket.
- Kyiv, bus station on Symona Petliury St.
- Kyiv, central bus station
- Wien Erdberg (VIB)
- Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz
The house number on Symona Petliury St. and the address of the central bus station are indicated differently by the sellers, so we only list the names. The stops 'Vydubychi', 'Dachna', 'Zhytomyrska', and the station stop were confirmed by only one seller each, so they are not listed here.
The border and the queues
We do not name a specific crossing point or a waiting time: the operator can change the route and the queue changes by the hour. Check the official maps right before you set off.
Useful on the way
Travelling from of Kyiv to of Vienna: what to know
The Kyiv–Vienna route is served by international buses from several carriers. We do not publish schedules or "starting prices": they change daily, and an error here can cost a person a real trip. Instead, below is what is truly worth checking before buying a ticket — documents for departure and return, how to read border crossing information, rules for children and animals, and baggage allowance.
Kyiv — Vienna: price, time, and stops
For the period of 07/25–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026, two independent sellers showed prices of €59–152 and travel times of 20 hr 20 min – 28 hr 30 min for this route. Border queues, which no one can predict, are always added to this time. Prices and durations here are a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: check your specific date on CheckMyBus and Busbud.
Stops where both sources agreed: in Kyiv — Kyiv, bus station on Symon Petliury St., Kyiv, central bus station; in Vienna — Wien Erdberg (VIB), Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz. We do not list names confirmed by only one source: the exact stop for your trip is indicated on your ticket and may differ.
What to check before traveling from Kyiv
| What to check | Where to check | When |
|---|---|---|
| Price and time for your date | CheckMyBus and Busbud | before buying |
| Exact boarding stop | ticket / carrier confirmation | after buying |
| Documents for return | IOM Slovakia, alien police | a week before the trip |
| Border queue | official waiting time maps | on the day of departure |
| Baggage allowance | your carrier's ticket conditions | before payment |
| Rules for animals | EU veterinary requirements + carrier's consent | 1–3 months in advance |
Documents for travel and return
A short trip to Ukraine does not in itself terminate temporary protection in Slovakia. For your return, prepare a valid passport and a valid **plastic** residence card. If you only have a paper document, check the conditions for re-entry into the Schengen Area in advance — this is the most common reason for problems on the way back. Sources: IOM Slovakia, European Commission.
Child traveling
A child needs their **own** valid travel document — simply being listed in an adult's passport is not enough. If a child travels without one or both parents, additional permits may be required, and the rules depend on the country of departure, entry, and transit simultaneously: there is no single EU rule. Clarify child ticket conditions and the availability of a separate seat with the carrier — they vary even within the same operator. Source: Your Europe.
Traveling with a pet
A microchip, vaccination, and "pet passport" may not be enough for entry from Ukraine to the EU. Depending on the documents and travel history, a rabies antibody test, a veterinary certificate, and entry through a designated point may be required. Current requirements can be found at the European Commission and ŠVPS SR. Arrange transportation with the carrier separately: border documents do not guarantee boarding the bus.
Border crossing: what official data shows
Border crossing times cannot be predicted in advance: queues change hourly and depend on the day of the week, the crossing point, and the direction of travel. Official waiting time data is published by the Financial Administration of Slovakia, and a map of crossing points is provided by the State Customs Service of Ukraine. Check them immediately before departure, not a week in advance. Only the carrier knows which specific crossing point your flight uses — the operator may change the route without notice.
An important nuance: **the absence of a number on the map does not mean zero waiting time** — it often simply means the data has not been updated. Conversely, a "30 minutes" indicator refers to the moment of viewing, not your flight six hours later. Therefore, allow extra time for connections with other transport and do not plan important meetings immediately after arrival.
Baggage and ticket purchase
There is no single baggage allowance for these routes: the number of pieces, weight, dimensions, and additional fees depend on the operator and the specific leg of the route. Before paying, check the baggage conditions of the specific seller you are buying from, and do not assume the allowance of one carrier applies to another. It is safer to buy tickets on the official website or app of the carrier, and use aggregators to compare offers.
The price and travel time on this page are a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: we recorded what two independent sellers showed on the specified dates. They may differ on your date, so be sure to check CheckMyBus and Busbud before paying. KOMPAS does not sell tickets and is not a partner of carriers.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How much does a Kyiv — Vienna bus cost?+
For the period of 07/25–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026, two independent sellers showed €59–152 for this route. This is a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: the price depends on the date, day of the week, and how far in advance you buy. Check your date on CheckMyBus and Busbud.
How long does it take from Kyiv to Vienna?+
The estimated travel time is 20 hr 20 min – 28 hr 30 min. Border queues are always added to this: they change every hour and cannot be predicted in advance. The exact time of your trip will be shown by the seller when you select the date.
Where does the bus depart from in Kyiv and where does it drop off in Vienna?+
Both sellers agreed on the following stops: in Kyiv — Kyiv, bus station on Symona Petliury St., Kyiv, central bus station; in Vienna — Wien Erdberg (VIB), Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz. We only list the names confirmed by both sources. Check the ticket for the exact stop of your trip – carriers change them.
What documents are needed to enter Austria?+
A valid international passport is required. The destination country here is Austria, so Austrian entry rules apply – even if you live in Slovakia: check them at oesterreich.gv.at. Visa-free travel allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period throughout the entire Schengen Area, not in each country separately. If you already have a valid temporary protection document from an EU country, bring it too.
How much luggage can I take?+
There is no single standard for these routes: the number of pieces, dimensions, weight, and additional fees depend on the operator and the specific ticket. Before paying, check the baggage rules of the seller for the selected route. Do not assume one operator's rules apply to another.
What documents does a child need to leave Ukraine?+
A child needs their own valid international passport. The rules for a child traveling abroad are set by Ukraine, not the destination country: depending on who the child is traveling with, a notarized consent from one or both parents may be required. Rules change periodically – check them before your trip at gov.ua and separately check the carrier's requirements for a child's ticket.
Can I travel with a pet?+
First, check the current EU veterinary entry requirements for your situation, then – check if the operator of the specific route accepts pets. Documents for the border do not guarantee boarding, and the operator's permission does not replace veterinary documents.
Where can I check the schedule and buy a ticket for this route?+
Open CheckMyBus to check your selected date and Busbud for an independent offer comparison. The price and time on this page are just a dated snapshot of the market. Buy only after the seller shows the currency, exact stops, time, and conditions for your specific ticket.
Which border crossing does the bus use and how long is the wait at the border?+
Do not rely on a permanent border crossing or waiting time: the operator may change the route, and the queue is dynamic. The bus to Vienna crosses the EU border on the Ukrainian-Hungarian, Ukrainian-Slovak, or Ukrainian-Polish section – there are no further checks within Schengen. Clarify the exact route with the seller or in the ticket, and before traveling, check official waiting time maps. The absence of a number on the map does not mean a zero queue.
