Samara to Arzamas by train
Arzamas lies 475 km (295 mi) north-west of Samara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 580 km (360 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Samara | Arzamas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 109,479 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 166 m (545 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Bezymyanka railway station, Krasnaya Glinka | Arzamas-I, Arzamas II |
Clocks in Arzamas are 1 h behind Samara right now, so a 6 h 50 min journey lands only 5 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Arzamas from Samara?
475 km (295 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Samara; by road roughly 580 km (360 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samara to Arzamas by train?
About 6 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samara and Arzamas?
Arzamas is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Samara).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.