Samara to Derbent by train
Derbent lies 1,246 km (775 mi) south of Samara, -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.
| Samara | Derbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 105,965 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | -13 m (-43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Bezymyanka railway station, Krasnaya Glinka | Derbent railway station |
Clocks in Derbent are 1 h behind Samara right now, so a 17 h 55 min journey lands only 16 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Derbent from Samara?
1,246 km (775 mi) in a straight line, south of Samara; by road roughly 1,521 km (945 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samara to Derbent 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 Samara and Derbent?
Derbent 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.