Kyiv to Prague by train
Prague lies 1,143 km (710 mi) west of Kyiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Czechia rail, over roughly 1,394 km (866 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyiv | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Czechia |
| Population | 3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Stations on record | Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Livoberezhna, Imeni Heorhiia Kirpy | Praha-Žvahov, Praha-Čakovice railway station, Praha-Horní Počernice |
Clocks in Prague are 1 h behind Kyiv right now, so a 16 h 26 min journey lands only 15 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Prague
Crossing from Ukraine into Czechia: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Where to book trains from Kyiv to Prague
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Staying in Prague
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Common questions
How far is Prague from Kyiv?
1,143 km (710 mi) in a straight line, west of Kyiv; by road roughly 1,394 km (866 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Prague by train?
About 16 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Prague?
Prague is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Prague against Europe/Kyiv).
What currency do I need in Prague?
The Koruna (CZK).
Where can I stay in Prague?
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague, 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 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.