Samara to Ufa by train
Ufa lies 418 km (260 mi) north-east of Samara, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 510 km (317 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Samara | Ufa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 158 m (518 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) |
| Stations on record | Bezymyanka railway station, Krasnaya Glinka | Ufa, Sportivnaya station of Ufa, Chernikovka railway station |
Clocks in Ufa are 1 h ahead of Samara right now, so a 6 h journey lands 7 h later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Ufa
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Common questions
How far is Ufa from Samara?
418 km (260 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Samara; by road roughly 510 km (317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samara to Ufa by train?
About 6 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samara and Ufa?
Ufa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yekaterinburg against Europe/Samara).
Where can I stay in Ufa?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Ufa, 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 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.