Bursa to Kerch by train
Kerch lies 833 km (518 mi) north-east of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,017 km (632 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bursa | Kerch | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 3.1 million | 148,932 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Simferopol) |
| Stations on record | Piribeyler railway station | Kerch Railway station, Krym, Kerch-Southern railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Kerch
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 Bursa to Kerch
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Staying in Kerch
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Common questions
How far is Kerch from Bursa?
833 km (518 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bursa; by road roughly 1,017 km (632 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Kerch by train?
About 9 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Kerch?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kerch?
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.