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Ulyanovsk → Samara

Driving from Ulyanovsk to Samara

Samara lies 170 km (105 mi) south-east of Ulyanovsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 207 km (129 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

UlyanovskSamara

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UlyanovskSamara
CountryRussiaRussia
Population626,5401.2 million
Elevation176 m (577 ft)107 m (351 ft)
Time nowUTC+4 (Europe/Ulyanovsk)UTC+4 (Europe/Samara)

Where to book car hire from Ulyanovsk to Samara

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Staying in Samara

Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Samara. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 312 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Samara from Ulyanovsk?

170 km (105 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ulyanovsk; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ulyanovsk to Samara by car?

About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ulyanovsk and Samara?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where can I stay in Samara?

Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Samara, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.