Berlin to Saint Petersburg by train
Saint Petersburg lies 1,324 km (823 mi) north-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Russia rail, over roughly 1,616 km (1,004 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Berlin | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Russia |
| Population | 3.4 million | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Saint Peterburg Glavnyi, Ligovo railway station, Volkovskaya |
Clocks in Saint Petersburg are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 13 h 15 min journey lands 14 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Petersburg
Crossing from Germany into Russia: money changes from the Euro 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 Berlin to Saint Petersburg
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Staying in Saint Petersburg
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Common questions
How far is Saint Petersburg from Berlin?
1,324 km (823 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,616 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Saint Petersburg by train?
About 13 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Saint Petersburg?
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.