Sochi to Krasnodar by train
Krasnodar lies 172 km (107 mi) north of Sochi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 209 km (130 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sochi | Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 327,608 | 899,541 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Sochi train station, Loo railway station, Matsesta railway station | Krasnodar-1 railway station, Krasnodar-II railway station, Pashkovskaya |
Where to book trains from Sochi to Krasnodar
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Staying in Krasnodar
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Krasnodar. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 489 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Krasnodar from Sochi?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, north of Sochi; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sochi to Krasnodar by train?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sochi and Krasnodar?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Where can I stay in Krasnodar?
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Krasnodar, 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 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.