Moscow to Kazan by train
Kazan lies 719 km (447 mi) east of Moscow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 877 km (545 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Moscow | Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Kazan I, Därwişlär, Kompressornyj |
Where to book trains from Moscow to Kazan
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Staying in Kazan
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan. Of the 90 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 3 are five-star. Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kazan from Moscow?
719 km (447 mi) in a straight line, east of Moscow; by road roughly 877 km (545 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Kazan by train?
About 10 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Kazan?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kazan?
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan, 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.