Saint Petersburg to Syzran by train
Syzran lies 1,337 km (831 mi) south-east of Saint Petersburg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,631 km (1,014 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saint Petersburg | Syzran | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 189,338 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) |
| Stations on record | Saint Peterburg Glavnyi, Ligovo railway station, Volkovskaya | Syzran-I railway station, Syzran-Gorod |
Clocks in Syzran are 1 h ahead of Saint Petersburg right now, so a 19 h 13 min journey lands 20 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Syzran from Saint Petersburg?
1,337 km (831 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Saint Petersburg; by road roughly 1,631 km (1,014 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Syzran by train?
About 19 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Petersburg and Syzran?
Syzran is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Samara against Europe/Moscow).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.