Moscow to Odesa by train
Odesa lies 1,135 km (705 mi) south-west of Moscow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Ukraine rail, over roughly 1,385 km (861 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Moscow | Odesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Ukraine |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Odesa-Port railway station, Odesa-Mala, Odesa-Peresyp |
What changes when you arrive in Odesa
Crossing from Russia into Ukraine: money changes from the Ruble 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 Moscow to Odesa
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Staying in Odesa
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa. Of the 597 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (351), and 17 are five-star. Across 208 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 115,111 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Odesa from Moscow?
1,135 km (705 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Moscow; by road roughly 1,385 km (861 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Odesa by train?
About 16 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Odesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Odesa?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Odesa?
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa, 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.