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Rostov-on-Don → Donetsk

Russia to Ukraine · 1 border · Where else can you go from Rostov-on-Don?

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  1. Bus to Luhansk

    Rostov-on-Don → Luhansk · about ~3h 5m

  2. Train to Bakhmut

    Luhansk → Bakhmut · about ~1h 40m

  3. Train to Donetsk

    Bakhmut → Donetsk · about ~1h 5m

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About the trip from Rostov-on-Don to Donetsk

Rostov-on-Don (Russia) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are 168 km (104 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and train, via Luhansk and Bakhmut: ~6h 20m door to door with 2 changes. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Bus from Rostov-on-Don to Luhansk: ~3h 5m, 153 km
  2. Train from Luhansk to Bakhmut: ~1h 40m, 96 km
  3. Train from Bakhmut to Donetsk: ~1h 5m, 65 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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