This information about transportation options in Samara might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: To get to Samara, book a flight to Samara (KUF-Kurumoch Intl.), which is the closest major airport, located 21.1 mi (34 km) from the city center. Walk to nearby metro stations like Rossiyskaya Station, Moskovskaya Station, and Gagarinskaya Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Samara Station, Rechnaya Station, or Stakhanovskaya Station.