Astrakhan to Volzhsky by train
Volzhsky lies 365 km (227 mi) north-west of Astrakhan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 445 km (277 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Astrakhan | Volzhsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 533,925 | 323,293 |
| Elevation | -12 m (-39 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) |
| Stations on record | Astrakhan I railway station, Sofyi Perovskoy railway station | Volzhsky railway station |
Clocks in Volzhsky are 1 h behind Astrakhan right now, so a 5 h 15 min journey lands only 4 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Volzhsky from Astrakhan?
365 km (227 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Astrakhan; by road roughly 445 km (277 mi).
How long does it take to get from Astrakhan to Volzhsky by train?
About 5 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Astrakhan and Volzhsky?
Volzhsky is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Volgograd against Europe/Astrakhan).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.