Stockholm to Kostroma by bus
Kostroma lies 1,331 km (827 mi) east of Stockholm, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 1,624 km (1,009 mi) of road.
| Stockholm | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Kostroma are 1 h ahead of Stockholm right now, so a 24 h 8 min journey lands 25 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kostroma
Crossing from Sweden into Russia: money changes from the Krona 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 buses from Stockholm to Kostroma
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Staying in Kostroma
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Stockholm?
1,331 km (827 mi) in a straight line, east of Stockholm; by road roughly 1,624 km (1,009 mi).
How long does it take to get from Stockholm to Kostroma by bus?
About 24 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Stockholm and Kostroma?
Kostroma is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Stockholm).
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.