Budapest to Kyiv by train
Kyiv lies 899 km (559 mi) north-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,097 km (682 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Ukraine |
| Population | 1.7 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Livoberezhna, Imeni Heorhiia Kirpy |
Clocks in Kyiv are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 12 h 55 min journey lands 13 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kyiv
Crossing from Hungary into Ukraine: money changes from the Forint 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 Budapest to Kyiv
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Staying in Kyiv
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 683 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (371), and 11 are five-star. Across 368 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 212,827 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kyiv from Budapest?
899 km (559 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest; by road roughly 1,097 km (682 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kyiv by train?
About 12 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Kyiv?
Kyiv is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Kyiv against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Kyiv?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Kyiv?
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv, 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.