Barnaul to Novokuznetsk by train
Novokuznetsk lies 229 km (143 mi) east of Barnaul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 280 km (174 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Barnaul | Novokuznetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 632,372 | 539,616 |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Barnaul) | UTC+7 (Asia/Novokuznetsk) |
| Stations on record | Barnaul Railway Station | Novokuznetsk railway station, Ostrovskaya railway station, 16 km railway station, Novokuznetsk |
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Staying in Novokuznetsk
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Novokuznetsk from Barnaul?
229 km (143 mi) in a straight line, east of Barnaul; by road roughly 280 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barnaul to Novokuznetsk by train?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barnaul and Novokuznetsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Novokuznetsk?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk, 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.