There are 8 ways to get from Tambov to Astrakhan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Astrahan 1005Г / ...
16h 40m₽3,100–5,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambov to Volgograd station
- Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Astrakhan Bus station
18h 56m₽2,079–3,335Drive 949 km
- Drive from Tambov to Astrakhan949 km
12h 15m₽6,251–9,028Train to Ternovka Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Fly from Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)PEZ - ASF
13h 20m₽9,363–40,578Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport
- Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)TBW - ASF
15h 3m₽11,378–47,455Train to Saratov Gagarin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Saratov 1 Pass
- Fly from Saratov Gagarin Airport (GSV) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)GSV - ASF
17h 12m₽9,833–41,533Train, train to Sheremetyevo International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Riazan 2
- Take the train from Riazan 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)SVO - ASF
14h 48m₽13,221–66,029Train, train to Saransk Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Take the train from Penza 1 to Saransk
- Fly from Saransk Airport (SKX) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)SKX - ASF
26h 14m₽9,559–42,794
Tambov to Astrakhan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Astrakhan is to bus which costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3400 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Astrakhan is to drive which takes 12h 15m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambov to Astrakhan station. However, there are services departing from Tambov and arriving at Astrakhan Bus station via Volgograd Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Astrahan 1. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Tambov and Astrakhan is 1022 km. The road distance is 949 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Astrakhan without a car is to train which takes 16h 40m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 5500.
The train from Tambov 1 to Astrahan 1 takes 16h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tambov to Astrakhan bus services, operated by VolgaLine, depart from Tambov station.
Tambov to Astrakhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Astrakhan is to train which takes 16h 40m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3400 and takes 18h 56m, you could also fly, which costs RUB 11000 - RUB 48000 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Astrakhan, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Tambov 1 to Astrahan 1 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽3,100–5,500 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tambov to Astrakhan Bus station via Volgograd station and Volgograd Bus station in around 18h 56m.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Ternovka Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–37,000
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Pulkovo, Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–47,000
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–38,000
Flights from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–60,000
Flights from Saransk Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–37,000
- Website
- nordwindairlines.ru
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Pulkovo, Kazan
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–50,000
- Website
- pegasfly.com
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Pulkovo, Kazan
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–50,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Tambov 1 to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,100–5,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽13,000–19,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,100–4,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,000–5,500
Train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,200
Train from Tambov 1 to Saratov 1 Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
Train from Tambov 1 to Riazan 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
Train from Riazan 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,000–7,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,900–2,700
Train from Penza 1 to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,500–6,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- grandtrain.ru
Train from Riazan 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽550–800
- Website
- https://grandtrain.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://grandtrain.ru/raspisanie/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽550–700
Train from Penza 1 to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽340–640
- Website
- https://grandtrain.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://grandtrain.ru/raspisanie/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽600–640
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽340–400
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Riazan 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Phone
- 8 (800) 301-00-00
- COMPLAINTS@CENTRAL-PPK.RU
- Website
- central-ppk.ru
Train from Riazan 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽600–950
- Website
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/
- Schedules at
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/schedule/
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽600–850
- Lastochka Train
- ₽700–950
- Website
- volgaline34.ru
Bus from Tambov to Volgograd station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,400
- Website
- https://volgaline34.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://volgaline34.ru/
- 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
- ₽1,100–2,000
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Tambov to Astrakhan bus services, operated by VolgaLine, arrive at Volgograd station.
Astrakhan is 1h ahead of Tambov. It is currently 1:57 AM in Tambov and 2:57 AM in Astrakhan.
Tambov to Astrakhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Astrahan 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Astrakhan is 949 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Tambov to Astrakhan.

















