Tiraspol to Kyiv by train
Kyiv lies 407 km (253 mi) north of Tiraspol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Moldova and Ukraine rail, over roughly 497 km (309 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tiraspol | Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Ukraine |
| Population | 157,000 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Tiraspol railway station | Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, Livoberezhna, Imeni Heorhiia Kirpy |
What changes when you arrive in Kyiv
Crossing from Moldova into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu 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 Tiraspol to Kyiv
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Staying in Kyiv
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 683 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (371), and 11 are five-star. Across 368 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 212,827 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kyiv from Tiraspol?
407 km (253 mi) in a straight line, north of Tiraspol; by road roughly 497 km (309 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tiraspol to Kyiv by train?
About 5 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tiraspol and Kyiv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kyiv?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Kyiv?
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv, 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.