There are 6 ways to get from Kaluga to Smolensk by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Moscow
best- Take the train from Kaluga-1 to Matveevskayatrain
- Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain 717М / ...
8h 3m₽3,208–6,029Drive 350.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaluga to Smolenskcar 350.6 km
5h 1m₽2,183–3,153Bus
- Take the bus from Kaluga to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolenskbus
9h 18m₽2,330–3,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaluga to Smolensktaxi 350.6 km
5h 1m₽3,900–4,700Train
- Take the train from Kaluga-1 to Matveevskayatrain
- Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensktrain 731М / ...
8h 21m₽2,308–9,529Train via Bryansk
- Take the train from Kaluga-1 to Maloyaroslavetstrain
- Take the train from Maloiaroslavec to Briansk Orlovskiitrain
- Take the train from Briansk Orlovskii to Smolensktrain
12h 20m₽2,816–6,190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaluga to Smolensk is to drive which costs RUB 2100 - RUB 3200 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kaluga to Smolensk is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs RUB 2100 - RUB 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaluga to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Kaluga and arriving at Smolensk via Salaryevo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaluga to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Kaluga-1 and arriving at Smolensk via Matveevskaya and Moscow Belorussky Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Kaluga and Smolensk is 605 km. The road distance is 350.6 km.
The best way to get from Kaluga to Smolensk without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 8h 3m and costs RUB 3200 - RUB 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Kaluga to Smolensk, including transfers.
Kaluga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Kaluga station.
Kaluga to Smolensk train services, operated by Central PPK, depart from Kaluga-1 station.
The best way to get from Kaluga to Smolensk is to train via Moscow which takes 8h 3m and costs RUB 3200 - RUB 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2300 - RUB 3900 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Kaluga, Russia and Smolensk, Russia?
You can take a train from Kaluga-1 to Smolensk via Matveevskaya, Moskva Belorusskaia, and Moscow Belorussky Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaluga to Smolensk via Salaryevo Bus Station in around 9h 18m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 301-00-00
- COMPLAINTS@CENTRAL-PPK.RU
- Website
- central-ppk.ru
Train from Kaluga-1 to Matveevskaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽550–900
- Website
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/
- Schedules at
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/schedule/
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽550–750
- Lastochka Train
- ₽650–900
Train from Kaluga-1 to Maloyaroslavets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽210–390
- Website
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/
- Schedules at
- https://www.central-ppk.ru/new/eng/schedule/
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽210–300
- Lastochka Train
- ₽300–390
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,900–2,800
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,900–2,800
Train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,000
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,200–5,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–10,000
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,000
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,200–5,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–10,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
Train from Maloiaroslavec to Briansk Orlovskii
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–2,900
Train from Briansk Orlovskii to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–2,900
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–8,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,400
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Kaluga to Salaryevo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽600–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +375 (29) 643 70 22
- intercars@intercars.ru
- Website
- intercars-tickets.com
Bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–2,500
- Website
- https://www.intercars-tickets.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kaluga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Salaryevo Bus Station.
Kaluga to Smolensk train services, operated by Central PPK, arrive at Matveevskaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaluga to Smolensk is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Kaluga to Smolensk.


















