Derbent to Samara by train
Samara lies 1,246 km (775 mi) north of Derbent, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,521 km (945 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Derbent | Samara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 105,965 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | -13 m (-43 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) |
| Stations on record | Derbent railway station | Bezymyanka railway station, Krasnaya Glinka |
Clocks in Samara are 1 h ahead of Derbent right now, so a 17 h 55 min journey lands 18 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Samara
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Samara. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 312 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samara from Derbent?
1,246 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north of Derbent; by road roughly 1,521 km (945 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derbent to Samara by train?
About 17 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derbent and Samara?
Samara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Samara against Europe/Moscow).
Where can I stay in Samara?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Samara, 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.