Batumi to Berdyansk by ferry
Berdyansk lies 687 km (427 mi) north-west of Batumi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 687 km (427 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 20 h 49 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Batumi | Berdyansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Ukraine |
| Population | 186,949 | 106,311 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Port | Port of Batumi | Port of Berdiansk |
Clocks in Berdyansk are 1 h behind Batumi right now, so a 20 h 49 min journey lands only 19 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Berdyansk
Crossing from Georgia into Ukraine: money changes from the Lari to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book ferries from Batumi to Berdyansk
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Staying in Berdyansk
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Common questions
How far is Berdyansk from Batumi?
687 km (427 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Batumi; by road roughly 838 km (521 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batumi to Berdyansk by ferry?
About 20 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batumi and Berdyansk?
Berdyansk is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Kyiv against Asia/Tbilisi).
What currency do I need in Berdyansk?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.