Batumi to Kerch by ferry
Kerch lies 586 km (364 mi) north-west of Batumi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 586 km (364 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 17 h 45 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Batumi | Kerch | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Ukraine |
| Population | 186,949 | 148,932 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+3 (Europe/Simferopol) |
| Port | Port of Batumi | Kerch Seaport Komysh-Burun |
Clocks in Kerch are 1 h behind Batumi right now, so a 17 h 45 min journey lands only 16 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kerch
Crossing from Georgia into Ukraine: money changes from the Lari 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 ferries from Batumi to Kerch
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Staying in Kerch
Live rooms and prices for Kerch are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Kerch
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Kerch from Batumi?
586 km (364 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Batumi; by road roughly 715 km (444 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batumi to Kerch by ferry?
About 17 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batumi and Kerch?
Kerch is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Simferopol against Asia/Tbilisi).
What currency do I need in Kerch?
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.