Volzhsky to Astrakhan by train
Astrakhan lies 365 km (227 mi) south-east of Volzhsky, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 445 km (277 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Volzhsky | Astrakhan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 323,293 | 533,925 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | -12 m (-39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) |
| Stations on record | Volzhsky railway station | Astrakhan I railway station, Sofyi Perovskoy railway station |
Clocks in Astrakhan are 1 h ahead of Volzhsky right now, so a 5 h 15 min journey lands 6 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Astrakhan
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 128 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Astrakhan from Volzhsky?
365 km (227 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Volzhsky; by road roughly 445 km (277 mi).
How long does it take to get from Volzhsky to Astrakhan by train?
About 5 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Volzhsky and Astrakhan?
Astrakhan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Astrakhan against Europe/Volgograd).
Where can I stay in Astrakhan?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.