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The 8 Best Day Trips from Chernihiv

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 8 good day trips from Chernihiv, Ukraine, led by Kyiv, Homyel', Darnytsya. The closest is Homyel', about 1 hr 40 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chernihiv at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Kyiv	128 km SW	2 hr	Full-day trip
Homyel'	105 km N	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Darnytsya	128 km S	2 hr	Full-day trip
Brovary	116 km S	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Pozniaky	131 km S	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Kharkivskyi Masyv	130 km S	2 hr	Full-day trip
Lisovyi Masyv	124 km S	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Konotop	136 km E	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Chernihiv

1
Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Chernihiv4 hr round trip
Known for Сонячний годинник, 1826 р..
Also nearby: Dniprovskyi, Vyhurivshchyna-Troyeshchyna, Shevchenkivskyi, Borshchahivka, Mykilska Borshchahivka, Pechersk, Chokolivka.
2
Homyel', Belarus
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Chernihiv3 hr 20 min round trip
3
Darnytsya, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km south of Chernihiv4 hr round trip
4
Brovary, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south of Chernihiv3 hr 40 min round trip
5
Pozniaky, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Chernihiv4 hr 10 min round trip
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Kharkivskyi Masyv, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car130 km south of Chernihiv4 hr round trip
7
Lisovyi Masyv, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Chernihiv3 hr 50 min round trip
8
Konotop, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Chernihiv4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chernihiv to Kyiv

A realistic pace for Kyiv, 128 km from Chernihiv. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Chernihiv
09:30Arrive in Kyiv (2 hr drive)
09:45Сонячний годинник, 1826 р.
11:45Lunch
13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kyiv
15:30Head back to Chernihiv
17:30Home in Chernihiv

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chernihiv?: The best day trips from Chernihiv are Kyiv, Homyel', Darnytsya, Brovary, Pozniaky. The closest is Homyel', about 1 hr 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chernihiv?: Homyel' is the closest, 105 km north of Chernihiv, roughly 1 hr 40 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Chernihiv for a day out?: Kyiv is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km south-west of Chernihiv and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chernihiv?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Konotop at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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