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How to get fromTambov to Samaraby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tambov to Samara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambov 1 to Samaratrain train 124В
    12h 47m
    ₽2,100–4,500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tambov Severniy station to Penza Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Penza Bus station to Tolyattibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tolyatti to Samara Central Bus stationbus bus
    17h 15m
    ₽2,940–3,340

  3. Drive  703.8 km

    1. Drive from Tambov to Samaracar car 703.8 km
    9h 51m
    ₽4,838–6,988

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tambov to Samarataxi taxi 703.8 km
    9h 51m
    ₽11,000–14,000

  5. Train to Ternovka Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1train train
    2. Fly from Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF)plane plane PEZ - KUF
    3. Take the bus from Airport Kurumoch T1 to Samara Central Bus stationbus bus
    14h 16m
    ₽8,671–39,621

  6. Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF)plane plane TBW - KUF
    2. Take the bus from Airport Kurumoch T1 to Samara Central Bus stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    ₽10,397–46,436

Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₽7,189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Samara, Russia?

Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Tambov 1 to Samara 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽2,100–4,500 and the journey takes 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tambov Severniy station to Samara Central Bus station via Penza Bus station and Tolyatti in around 17h 15m.

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