Kyiv to Belgrade by bus
Belgrade lies 980 km (609 mi) south-west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,195 km (743 mi) of road.
| Kyiv | Belgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Serbia |
| Population | 3 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
Clocks in Belgrade are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 17 h 50 min journey lands only 16 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belgrade
Crossing from Ukraine into Serbia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book buses from Kyiv to Belgrade
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Staying in Belgrade
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 822 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (676), and 9 are five-star. Across 576 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 373,238 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belgrade from Kyiv?
980 km (609 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,195 km (743 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Belgrade by bus?
About 17 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Belgrade?
Belgrade is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Belgrade?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where can I stay in Belgrade?
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade, bookable on this site.
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.