Syzran to Kazan by train
Kazan lies 296 km (184 mi) north of Syzran, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 361 km (224 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Syzran | Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 189,338 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Syzran-I railway station, Syzran-Gorod | Kazan I, Därwişlär, Kompressornyj |
Clocks in Kazan are 1 h behind Syzran right now, so a 4 h 15 min journey lands only 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Syzran to Kazan
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Staying in Kazan
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan. Of the 90 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 3 are five-star. Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kazan from Syzran?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, north of Syzran; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Syzran to Kazan by train?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Syzran and Kazan?
Kazan is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Samara).
Where can I stay in Kazan?
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan, 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.