Set off on a grand road trip, starting in Prague, Czech Republic, and heading all the way to Kyiv in Ukraine. It's a fair aul trek, clocking in at 1421 kilometres and taking around 17.2 hours behind the wheel. Just a heads-up, as you're leaving the Czech Republic, you'll need an electronic vignette for any vehicle under 3.5 tonnes if you're using the motorways. You'll be driving on the right throughout the journey. This route takes you through a few different borders before you finally reach Kyiv. It's a beautiful drive, linking two historic cities across Central and Eastern Europe. Best to make sure your car is up to the job for this long journey across all sorts of landscapes.
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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated .
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Questions and answers
How far is it from Prague to Kyiv?
The distance between Prague and Kyiv is 1421 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Prague to Kyiv?
The drive from Prague to Kyiv takes approximately 17 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Prague to Kyiv?
The fastest route from Prague to Kyiv covers 1421 km with a driving time of approximately 17 h 15 min.
Which direction is Kyiv from Prague?
Kyiv lies roughly to the east of Prague.
Which roads does the route from Prague to Kyiv follow?
The drive from Prague to Kyiv mainly follows D1, A4, М-06. The longest single stretch is 497 km on М-06.
Which towns do you pass between Prague and Kyiv?
Towns on the route from Prague to Kyiv include Brno, Alwernia, Bochnia.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Prague and Kyiv?
Along the route from Prague to Kyiv you can fill up at MOL, Praha 2 - Svatoplukova (24/7), Orlen (24/7), Socar (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Prague and Kyiv?
On the route from Prague to Kyiv you can take a break at Veřejné WC, MOP III Jaworzno Zastawie, ФАН-ЗОНА. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 312 km, between ФАН-ЗОНА and Парк пам'яті нескорених.