Astrakhan to Kayseri by train
Kayseri lies 1,330 km (826 mi) south-west of Astrakhan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,622 km (1,008 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Astrakhan | Kayseri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Turkey |
| Population | 533,925 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | -12 m (-39 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Astrakhan I railway station, Sofyi Perovskoy railway station | Gömeç railway station |
Clocks in Kayseri are 1 h behind Astrakhan right now, so a 14 h 34 min journey lands only 13 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kayseri
Crossing from Russia into Turkey: money changes from the Ruble to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Astrakhan to Kayseri
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Staying in Kayseri
Our booking partner lists 71 places to stay in Kayseri. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (6), and 6 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 8,524 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kayseri from Astrakhan?
1,330 km (826 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Astrakhan; by road roughly 1,622 km (1,008 mi).
How long does it take to get from Astrakhan to Kayseri by train?
About 14 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Astrakhan and Kayseri?
Kayseri is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Astrakhan).
What currency do I need in Kayseri?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Kayseri?
Our booking partner lists 71 places to stay in Kayseri, 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 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.