Poltava to İzmir by train
İzmir lies 1,375 km (855 mi) south-west of Poltava, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,678 km (1,043 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Poltava | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Turkey |
| Population | 279,593 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Suprunivka, Vakulyntsi, Shvedska Mohyla | Asarlık railway station, Koyundere railway station |
What changes when you arrive in İzmir
Crossing from Ukraine into Turkey: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Poltava to İzmir
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Poltava?
1,375 km (855 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Poltava; by road roughly 1,678 km (1,043 mi).
How long does it take to get from Poltava to İzmir by train?
About 15 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Poltava and İzmir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in İzmir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, 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.