Chisinau to Cherkasy by train
Cherkasy lies 360 km (224 mi) north-east of Chisinau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Moldova and Ukraine rail, over roughly 439 km (273 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chisinau | Cherkasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Ukraine |
| Population | 635,994 | 269,836 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Visterniceni, Chișinău III railway station | Cherkasy |
What changes when you arrive in Cherkasy
Crossing from Moldova into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu 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.
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Staying in Cherkasy
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Common questions
How far is Cherkasy from Chisinau?
360 km (224 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chisinau; by road roughly 439 km (273 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chisinau to Cherkasy by train?
About 5 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chisinau and Cherkasy?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cherkasy?
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.