There are 6 ways to get from Volgograd to Astrakhan by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Astrahan 1train 041Ж / ...
6h 3m₽1,500–3,600Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Volgograd to Astrakhan'425.1 km
6h 24m₽809Bus
- Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
9h₽1,100–2,200Fly
- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)plane VOG - ASF
7h 34m₽9,940–46,520Drive 424.9 km
- Drive from Volgograd to Astrakhancar 424.9 km
5h 40m₽2,975–4,297Taxi
- Take the taxi from Volgograd to Astrakhantaxi 424.9 km
5h 40m₽12,000–16,000
Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Volgograd to Astrakhan is to rideshare which costs RUB 809 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Volgograd to Astrakhan is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs RUB 2900 - RUB 4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Volgograd Bus station station and arriving at Astrakhan Bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Volgograd 1 and arriving at Astrahan 1. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Volgograd and Astrakhan is 437 km. The road distance is 424.9 km.
The best way to get from Volgograd to Astrakhan without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 3600.
The train from Volgograd 1 to Astrahan 1 takes 6h 3m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Volgograd to Astrakhan bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Volgograd Bus station.
Volgograd to Astrakhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Volgograd 1 station.
The best way to get from Volgograd to Astrakhan is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1100 - RUB 2200 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs RUB 9500 - RUB 47000 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Volgograd, Russia and Astrakhan, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Volgograd 1 to Astrahan 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,500–3,600 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Volgograd Bus station to Astrakhan Bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₽1,100–2,200 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽9,500–46,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Volgograd 1 to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,600–3,600
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Volgograd Bus station to Astrakhan Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Volgograd to Astrakhan'
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽809
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Volgograd to Astrakhan bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Astrakhan Bus station.
Astrakhan is 1h ahead of Volgograd. It is currently 11:51 PM in Volgograd and 12:51 AM in Astrakhan.
Volgograd to Astrakhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Astrahan 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Volgograd to Astrakhan is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Volgograd to Astrakhan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Volgograd and Astrakhan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.