Novocherkassk to Luhansk by train
Luhansk lies 140 km (87 mi) north-west of Novocherkassk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Ukraine rail, over roughly 171 km (106 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Novocherkassk | Luhansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Ukraine |
| Population | 166,974 | 397,677 |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Khotunok railway station, NEVZ railway station | Luhansk |
What changes when you arrive in Luhansk
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.
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Common questions
How far is Luhansk from Novocherkassk?
140 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Novocherkassk; by road roughly 171 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Novocherkassk to Luhansk by train?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Novocherkassk and Luhansk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Luhansk?
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 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.