Saint Petersburg to Lviv by train
Lviv lies 1,192 km (740 mi) south of Saint Petersburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,454 km (903 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saint Petersburg | Lviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Ukraine |
| Population | 5.4 million | 717,273 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Saint Peterburg Glavnyi, Ligovo railway station, Volkovskaya | Lviv railway station, Lviv Suburban railway station, Klepariv |
What changes when you arrive in Lviv
Crossing from Russia into Ukraine: money changes from the Ruble 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 trains from Saint Petersburg to Lviv
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Staying in Lviv
Our booking partner lists 1,544+ places to stay in Lviv (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 753 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (418), and 9 are five-star. Across 365 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 347,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lviv from Saint Petersburg?
1,192 km (740 mi) in a straight line, south of Saint Petersburg; by road roughly 1,454 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Lviv by train?
About 17 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Petersburg and Lviv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lviv?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Lviv?
Our booking partner lists 1,544+ places to stay in Lviv, 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.