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Samara to Derbent by bus

Derbent lies 1,246 km (775 mi) south of Samara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 22 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,521 km (945 mi) of road.

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CountryRussiaRussia
Population1.2 million105,965
Elevation107 m (351 ft)-13 m (-43 ft)
Time nowUTC+4 (Europe/Samara)UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow)

Clocks in Derbent are 1 h behind Samara right now, so a 22 h 37 min journey lands only 21 h 37 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Samara to Derbent

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Common questions

How far is Derbent from Samara?

1,246 km (775 mi) in a straight line, south of Samara; by road roughly 1,521 km (945 mi).

How long does it take to get from Samara to Derbent by bus?

About 22 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Samara and Derbent?

Derbent is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Samara).

Where these facts come from

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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.