Trains from Samara to Saint-Petersburg depart 1 time a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 00:20, the last - 20:00. Travel time between Samara and Saint-Petersburg takes from 19h 40min to 1day 15h 21min. Train tickets from Samara to Saint-Petersburg cost from 52 USD to 140 USD, depending on a train category, ticket category, date of travel and additional services.
On this page we have collected all the important, useful and relevant information about the railway and trains between Samara and Saint-Petersburg: train schedules, train types, travel time, ticket classes and prices, main trains on a route, recommended trains, answers to frequently asked questions and traveler reviews.
Samara (Самара)
Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал))
Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал))
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Train category | Price from |
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00:20 | 20:00 | 19h 40min | 713Й Strizh | Regular Train | 76 USD |
20:51 | 12:12 | 1day 15h 21min | 337Й | Regular Train | 52 USD |
Yes there are direct trains departing from Samara (Самара) and arriving to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)). Trains depart 1 time a day.
Trains from Samara to Saint-Petersburg depart from Samara (Самара) and arrive to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)).
The fastest train is 713Й Strizh, departing at 00:20 from Samara and arriving to Ladozhskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 713Й Strizh - 19h 40min. Tickets cost from 76 USD.
The cheapest train is 337Й , departing at 20:51 from Samara, traveling for 1day 15h 21min and arriving to Moskovskiy Railway station at 12:12. Tickets for this train cost from 52 USD.
Travel time between Samara and Saint-Petersburg takes from 19h 40min to 1day 15h 21min, depending on a train and date.
Trains from Samara to Saint-Petersburg depart from Samara (Самара). The first train a day departs at 00:20.
Trains from Samara to Saint-Petersburg arrive to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)).
Train tickets from Samara to Saint-Petersburg usually cost from 52 USD to 140 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.
Ticket fares for Samara to Saint-Petersburg train tickets are regulated by a dynamic pricing system. The main principle can be formulated as follows: the higher the demand and the fewer the seats, the higher the ticket price. We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, in this case you are able to catch the best fares, starting from 52 USD per passenger, which is not available a few days before the departure.
Yes, you can buy tickets online on our website.
Yes, trains in Russia are safe and convenient. You can travel from Samara to Saint-Petersburg by train without any problems.
In rare cases, there really are changes in the schedule: changing the departure time, canceling trains, launching additional trains, but in most of cases this schedule is accurate. In all situations, we urge you to build your plans based on a real schedule for a specific date, and not on an approximate generalized schedule
We have selected the cheapest, fastest and most comfortable trains for you (at the end of this page). You can use our recommendation. However, please keep in mind that tickets for recommended trains are usually bought first, so they can simply be sold out at the desired date.
Use our ticket search system, indicating the date and number of passengers of interest. After downloading the results - use the filters by departure time, arrival time, travel time, ticket price and ticket classes - so you will find the best trains that best meet your requirements. If there are no trains left after applying the filters, clean the filters and try again.
Regular Train is historically the first class of trains, nowadays is the most common type of train in Russia that can take you to almost everywhere, slow and reliable. Such trains run at a speed of about 60-80 km/h and make stops at all (or most) stations on their route. Stops can be either for 1-5 minutes, or for 20-30 and even for an hour and a half. Check the train route and duration of stops using the ROUTE button next to each train.
Regular Trains between Samara and Saint-Petersburg depart 1 time a day, covering the whole route from 18h 54min to 1day 16h 08min.
Regular Trains between Samara and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 713Й, 337Й
Interesting fact: at long stops, passengers of Regular Trains often go to the platform and buy traditional pies or local crafts from Babushkas on the platform.
Important: at stops, do not go far from the train! You may not notice the train departing and your personal belongings will go on a trip without you, and you can stay at this station for several hours or even days. Your ticket will not be valid for traveling on the next train and you will have to buy a new ticket at the box office of this station. The staff does not speak any language other than Russian.
Tickets for the Regular Train are usually cheaper (compared to other classes of trains or plane tickets). Regular Train on the route from Samara to Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
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00:20 | 20:00 | 19h 40min | 713Й Strizh | 76 USD |
20:51 | 12:12 | 1day 15h 21min | 337Й | 52 USD |
Air-conditioned compartment with two comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the type of the carriage, meal-set, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
2-class is one of the most popular type of the compartment due to the best correlation of price and comfort. The air-conditioned compartment are equipped with four comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the carriage, meal, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
3-Class Open Sleeping also known as "Platzkart" or "Hostel Sleeping", the open type carriage with couchettes, is one of the cheapest options to travel by rail. The Plazlkart is rather comfortable and gives an opportunity to travel in a big company, mix with locals and chat with neighbours all the time.
Carriage with open seating area, used for relatively short journeys. This may include plaid, newspaper, meal, travel kit and air conditioning.
Departing from Samara at 00:20 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 20:00
Travel Time - 19h 40min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 76 USD
Sitting (Business) - from 82 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 92 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 140 USD
Recommended cheapest Regular train between Samara and Saint-Petersburg:
337Й, Regular Train
Departing from Samara at 20:51 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 12:12
Travel Time - 1day 15h 21min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 52 USD
3-сl. open sleeping - from 57 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 115 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 137 USD
Recommended most comfortable, fastest Regular train between Samara and Saint-Petersburg:
713Й, Strizh Regular Train
Departing from Samara at 00:20 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 20:00
Travel Time - 19h 40min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 76 USD
Sitting (Business) - from 82 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 92 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 140 USD
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