Ankara to Grozny by train
Grozny lies 1,130 km (702 mi) north-east of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Russia rail, over roughly 1,379 km (857 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 3.5 million | 297,137 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Grozny Station |
What changes when you arrive in Grozny
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Ankara to Grozny
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Staying in Grozny
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Common questions
How far is Grozny from Ankara?
1,130 km (702 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ankara; by road roughly 1,379 km (857 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Grozny by train?
About 12 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Grozny?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Grozny?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.