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Kostroma to Vologda by train

Vologda lies 173 km (108 mi) north of Kostroma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 211 km (131 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KostromaVologda
CountryRussiaRussia
Population277,280312,420
Elevation109 m (358 ft)125 m (410 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Moscow)UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow)
Stations on recordKostroma-Novaya railway stationVologda I, Vologda II railway station, Rybkino railway station

Where to book trains from Kostroma to Vologda

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Vologda from Kostroma?

173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north of Kostroma; by road roughly 211 km (131 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kostroma to Vologda by train?

About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kostroma and Vologda?

No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.