Yekaterinburg to Volgograd by train
Volgograd lies 1,406 km (874 mi) south-west of Yekaterinburg, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,716 km (1,066 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Yekaterinburg | Volgograd | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) |
| Stations on record | Yekaterinburg Railway station, Shuvakish, Koltsovo | Volgograd railway station, Railway Station Volgograd II, Sudoverf |
Clocks in Volgograd are 2 h behind Yekaterinburg right now, so a 20 h 13 min journey lands only 18 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Volgograd
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Volgograd. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 238 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Volgograd from Yekaterinburg?
1,406 km (874 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Yekaterinburg; by road roughly 1,716 km (1,066 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yekaterinburg to Volgograd by train?
About 20 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yekaterinburg and Volgograd?
Volgograd is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Volgograd against Asia/Yekaterinburg).
Where can I stay in Volgograd?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Volgograd, 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 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.