Slovyansk to Kharkiv by train
Kharkiv lies 159 km (99 mi) north-west of Slovyansk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine rail, over roughly 194 km (121 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Slovyansk | Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Ukraine |
| Population | 105,141 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Sloviansk Railway Station | Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Kharkiv-Levada Railway Station, Kharkiv-Slobidskyi railway station |
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Staying in Kharkiv
Our booking partner lists 286 places to stay in Kharkiv. Of the 221 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (155), and 3 are five-star. Across 54 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 13,667 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kharkiv from Slovyansk?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Slovyansk; by road roughly 194 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Slovyansk to Kharkiv by train?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Slovyansk and Kharkiv?
No, both are on Europe/Kyiv at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kharkiv?
Our booking partner lists 286 places to stay in Kharkiv, 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.