Ankara to Melitopol by train
Melitopol lies 797 km (495 mi) north of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Ukraine rail, over roughly 972 km (604 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Melitopol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 3.5 million | 148,851 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Melitopol |
What changes when you arrive in Melitopol
Crossing from Turkey into Ukraine: money changes from the Lira 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 Ankara to Melitopol
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Staying in Melitopol
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Common questions
How far is Melitopol from Ankara?
797 km (495 mi) in a straight line, north of Ankara; by road roughly 972 km (604 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Melitopol by train?
About 8 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Melitopol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Melitopol?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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.