Bursa to Poltava by train
Poltava lies 1,130 km (702 mi) north of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,378 km (857 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bursa | Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 3.1 million | 279,593 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Piribeyler railway station | Suprunivka, Vakulyntsi, Shvedska Mohyla |
What changes when you arrive in Poltava
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 Poltava
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Staying in Poltava
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Common questions
How far is Poltava from Bursa?
1,130 km (702 mi) in a straight line, north of Bursa; by road roughly 1,378 km (857 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Poltava by train?
About 12 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Poltava?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Poltava?
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.