Kazan to Izhevsk by train
Izhevsk lies 278 km (173 mi) north-east of Kazan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 339 km (211 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kazan | Izhevsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 648,213 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) |
| Stations on record | Kazan I, Därwişlär, Kompressornyj | Volozhka station |
Clocks in Izhevsk are 1 h ahead of Kazan right now, so a 4 h journey lands 5 h later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Kazan to Izhevsk
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Staying in Izhevsk
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Common questions
How far is Izhevsk from Kazan?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kazan; by road roughly 339 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kazan to Izhevsk by train?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kazan and Izhevsk?
Izhevsk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Samara against Europe/Moscow).
Where can I stay in Izhevsk?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Izhevsk, 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 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.