Kyiv to Homyel' by train
Homyel' lies 222 km (138 mi) north of Kyiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Belarus rail, over roughly 271 km (169 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyiv | Homyel' | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Belarus |
| Population | 3 million | 501,193 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Stations on record | Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Livoberezhna, Imeni Heorhiia Kirpy | Homyel′-Pasazhyrski, Svietač |
What changes when you arrive in Homyel'
Crossing from Ukraine into Belarus: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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Common questions
How far is Homyel' from Kyiv?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, north of Kyiv; by road roughly 271 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Homyel' by train?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Homyel'?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Homyel'?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
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.