Moscow to Magnitogorsk by train
Magnitogorsk lies 1,397 km (868 mi) east of Moscow, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Moscow | Magnitogorsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 413,351 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Razyezd No. 22 |
Clocks in Magnitogorsk are 2 h ahead of Moscow right now, so a 20 h 5 min journey lands 22 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Magnitogorsk
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Magnitogorsk. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Magnitogorsk from Moscow?
1,397 km (868 mi) in a straight line, east of Moscow; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Magnitogorsk by train?
About 20 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Magnitogorsk?
Magnitogorsk is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yekaterinburg against Europe/Moscow).
Where can I stay in Magnitogorsk?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Magnitogorsk, 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 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.