Kyiv to Grozny by train
Grozny lies 1,396 km (867 mi) south-east of Kyiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Russia rail, over roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyiv | Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Russia |
| Population | 3 million | 297,137 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Livoberezhna, Imeni Heorhiia Kirpy | Grozny Station |
What changes when you arrive in Grozny
Crossing from Ukraine into Russia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Kyiv to Grozny
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Staying in Grozny
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Common questions
How far is Grozny from Kyiv?
1,396 km (867 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Grozny by train?
About 20 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Grozny?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Grozny?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.