Diyarbakır to Astrakhan by bus
Astrakhan lies 1,137 km (707 mi) north-east of Diyarbakır, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 1,387 km (862 mi) of road.
| Diyarbakır | Astrakhan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 533,925 |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) | -12 m (-39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) |
Clocks in Astrakhan are 1 h ahead of Diyarbakır right now, so a 20 h 39 min journey lands 21 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Astrakhan
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira 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 buses from Diyarbakır to Astrakhan
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Staying in Astrakhan
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 128 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Astrakhan from Diyarbakır?
1,137 km (707 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Diyarbakır; by road roughly 1,387 km (862 mi).
How long does it take to get from Diyarbakır to Astrakhan by bus?
About 20 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Diyarbakır and Astrakhan?
Astrakhan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Astrakhan against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Astrakhan?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Astrakhan?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan, 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.