Minsk to Kostroma by train
Kostroma lies 936 km (582 mi) north-east of Minsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Belarus and Russia rail, over roughly 1,142 km (710 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Minsk | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Minsk Pasažyrski railway station, Minsk-Pawdnyovy, Instytut Kul′tury | Kostroma-Novaya railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Kostroma
Crossing from Belarus into Russia: money changes from the Belarusian ruble 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 Minsk to Kostroma
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Staying in Kostroma
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Minsk?
936 km (582 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Minsk; by road roughly 1,142 km (710 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Kostroma by train?
About 13 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Kostroma?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kostroma?
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.