Driving from Kyiv to Novi Sad
Novi Sad lies 984 km (611 mi) south-west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h without stops, over roughly 1,200 km (746 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kyiv | Novi Sad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Serbia |
| Population | 3 million | 215,400 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
Clocks in Novi Sad are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 15 h journey lands only 14 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Novi Sad
Crossing from Ukraine into Serbia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book car hire from Kyiv to Novi Sad
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Staying in Novi Sad
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Common questions
How far is Novi Sad from Kyiv?
984 km (611 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,200 km (746 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Novi Sad by car?
About 15 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Novi Sad?
Novi Sad is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Novi Sad?
The Dinar (RSD).
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.