Kyiv to Gdańsk by bus
Gdańsk lies 913 km (567 mi) north-west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,114 km (692 mi) of road.
| Kyiv | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Poland |
| Population | 3 million | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
Clocks in Gdańsk are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 16 h 38 min journey lands only 15 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gdańsk
Crossing from Ukraine into Poland: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book buses from Kyiv to Gdańsk
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Staying in Gdańsk
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (185), and 5 are five-star. Across 671 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 472,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gdańsk from Kyiv?
913 km (567 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,114 km (692 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Gdańsk by bus?
About 16 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Gdańsk?
Gdańsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Gdańsk?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Gdańsk?
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.