Samara to Sterlitamak by train
Sterlitamak lies 388 km (241 mi) east of Samara, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 35 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 474 km (294 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Samara | Sterlitamak | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 267,231 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) |
| Stations on record | Bezymyanka railway station, Krasnaya Glinka | Sterlitamak |
Clocks in Sterlitamak are 1 h ahead of Samara right now, so a 5 h 35 min journey lands 6 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Sterlitamak from Samara?
388 km (241 mi) in a straight line, east of Samara; by road roughly 474 km (294 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samara to Sterlitamak by train?
About 5 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samara and Sterlitamak?
Sterlitamak is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yekaterinburg 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.