Berdyansk to Batumi by ferry
Batumi lies 687 km (427 mi) south-east of Berdyansk, +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.
| Berdyansk | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Georgia |
| Population | 106,311 | 186,949 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
| Port | Port of Berdiansk | Port of Batumi |
Clocks in Batumi are 1 h ahead of Berdyansk right now, so a 20 h 49 min journey lands 21 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batumi
Crossing from Ukraine into Georgia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Lari (GEL); the dialling code becomes +995; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book ferries from Berdyansk to Batumi
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Staying in Batumi
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Common questions
How far is Batumi from Berdyansk?
687 km (427 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berdyansk; by road roughly 838 km (521 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berdyansk to Batumi 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 Berdyansk and Batumi?
Batumi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tbilisi against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Batumi?
The Lari (GEL).
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.