Ankara to Zhytomyr by train
Zhytomyr lies 1,195 km (743 mi) north of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,458 km (906 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Zhytomyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 3.5 million | 261,624 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Zhytomyr, Bystra, Kroshnia |
What changes when you arrive in Zhytomyr
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 Zhytomyr
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Staying in Zhytomyr
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Common questions
How far is Zhytomyr from Ankara?
1,195 km (743 mi) in a straight line, north of Ankara; by road roughly 1,458 km (906 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Zhytomyr by train?
About 13 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Zhytomyr?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Zhytomyr?
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.