Kharkiv to Khimki by train
Khimki lies 663 km (412 mi) north of Kharkiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Russia rail, over roughly 809 km (502 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kharkiv | Khimki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Russia |
| Population | 1.4 million | 239,967 |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Kharkiv-Levada Railway Station, Kharkiv-Slobidskyi railway station | Firsanovskaya, Skhodnya, Khimki |
What changes when you arrive in Khimki
Crossing from Ukraine into Russia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Kharkiv to Khimki
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Staying in Khimki
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Common questions
How far is Khimki from Kharkiv?
663 km (412 mi) in a straight line, north of Kharkiv; by road roughly 809 km (502 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kharkiv to Khimki by train?
About 9 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kharkiv and Khimki?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khimki?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.