Penza to Kharkiv by bus
Kharkiv lies 702 km (436 mi) south-west of Penza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 856 km (532 mi) of road.
| Penza | Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Ukraine |
| Population | 523,553 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Kharkiv
Crossing from Russia into Ukraine: money changes from the Ruble 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 buses from Penza to Kharkiv
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Staying in Kharkiv
Our booking partner lists 286 places to stay in Kharkiv. Of the 221 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (155), and 3 are five-star. Across 54 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 13,667 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kharkiv
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Common questions
How far is Kharkiv from Penza?
702 km (436 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Penza; by road roughly 856 km (532 mi).
How long does it take to get from Penza to Kharkiv by bus?
About 12 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Penza and Kharkiv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kharkiv?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Kharkiv?
Our booking partner lists 286 places to stay in Kharkiv, 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.