Route
Stops: Kyiv – Sumy
Intermediate stops and boarding points on the route
🇺🇦 Kyiv · Kyiv, Central Bus Station
Центральний автовокзал, Деміївська площа, 3, Київ
Departure
🇺🇦 Sumy · Sumy, Central Bus Station
Автовокзал, вул. Степана Бандери, 40, Суми
Arrival
Price from ₴500
Benefits
Why travel by bus
Bus travel Kyiv – Sumy is a convenient and affordable way to get there
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For most trips, payment is made directly to the driver or cashier. No online overpayments or risks.
Affordable prices
The bus Kyiv – Sumy is one of the most economical directions.
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Wi-Fi on board
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Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
All about the bus trip Kyiv → Sumy
Where does the name Sumy come from?
According to legend, the Cossacks who founded the settlement in 1655 found three purses (sumy) of coins while ploughing the land, and named the place "Suma". This is also the origin of the name of the Sumka river that flows through the city.
Which rivers flow through Sumy?
Sumy stands at the confluence of the Psel river (a right tributary of the Dnipro) and the Sumka. The Psel embankment with its parks and gardens is the city's main recreation area and gives Sumy much of its scenic character.
How far is Sumy from Kharkiv and Kyiv?
Sumy is about 175 km from Kharkiv (roughly 2.5 hours by bus) and about 350 km from Kyiv (4–4.5 hours). Direct buses run between Sumy and both cities.
What architectural landmarks does Sumy city centre have?
Sumy's centre preserves fine 19th–early 20th century architecture: the Transfiguration Cathedral (18th century), the former zemstvo building and Neo-Renaissance commercial buildings on Cathedral Square.
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Bus Kyiv – Sumy: everything you need to know
The route Kyiv – Sumy is served by verified carriers. The average travel time is 4 h 25 min.
Price and travel time Kyiv – Sumy
The average travel time is 4 h 25 min, and the fastest trip takes 4 h 25 min. The distance between the cities is 382 km.