Yekaterinburg to Kostroma by bus
Kostroma lies 1,182 km (735 mi) west of Yekaterinburg, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,442 km (896 mi) of road.
| Yekaterinburg | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Kostroma are 2 h behind Yekaterinburg right now, so a 21 h 28 min journey lands only 19 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Yekaterinburg?
1,182 km (735 mi) in a straight line, west of Yekaterinburg; by road roughly 1,442 km (896 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yekaterinburg to Kostroma by bus?
About 21 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yekaterinburg and Kostroma?
Kostroma is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Yekaterinburg).
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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.