Moscow to Astrakhan by train
Astrakhan lies 1,271 km (790 mi) south-east of Moscow, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,551 km (964 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Moscow | Astrakhan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 533,925 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | -12 m (-39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Astrakhan I railway station, Sofyi Perovskoy railway station |
Clocks in Astrakhan are 1 h ahead of Moscow right now, so a 18 h 17 min journey lands 19 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
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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 Moscow?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Moscow; by road roughly 1,551 km (964 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Astrakhan by train?
About 18 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Astrakhan?
Astrakhan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Astrakhan against Europe/Moscow).
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.