Driving from Kyiv to Bologna
Bologna lies 1,581 km (982 mi) west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,929 km (1,198 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kyiv | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Italy |
| Population | 3 million | 394,843 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Bologna are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 24 h 7 min journey lands only 23 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bologna
Crossing from Ukraine into Italy: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Kyiv to Bologna
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Staying in Bologna
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 839 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (635), and 2 are five-star. Across 571 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 556,729 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bologna from Kyiv?
1,581 km (982 mi) in a straight line, west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,929 km (1,198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Bologna by car?
About 24 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Bologna?
Bologna is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Bologna?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Bologna?
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna, 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.