Kharkiv to Lipetsk by train
Lipetsk lies 369 km (230 mi) north-east of Kharkiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Russia rail, over roughly 451 km (280 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kharkiv | Lipetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Russia |
| Population | 1.4 million | 509,735 |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) | 156 m (512 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 | Lipetsk train station |
What changes when you arrive in Lipetsk
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 Lipetsk
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Staying in Lipetsk
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Lipetsk. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5). Guests have left 29 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Lipetsk
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Common questions
How far is Lipetsk from Kharkiv?
369 km (230 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kharkiv; by road roughly 451 km (280 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kharkiv to Lipetsk by train?
About 5 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kharkiv and Lipetsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lipetsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Lipetsk?
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Lipetsk, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.