Istanbul to Zhytomyr by bus
Zhytomyr lies 1,029 km (639 mi) north of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 1,255 km (780 mi) of road.
| Istanbul | Zhytomyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 15.7 million | 261,624 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Zhytomyr
Crossing from Turkey into Ukraine: money changes from the Lira 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.
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Staying in Zhytomyr
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Common questions
How far is Zhytomyr from Istanbul?
1,029 km (639 mi) in a straight line, north of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,255 km (780 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zhytomyr by bus?
About 18 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Zhytomyr?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Zhytomyr?
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.