There are 5 ways to get from Kem’ to Sortavala by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kem’ to Petrozavodsk Bus station502Э
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
13h₽1,835Train, bus
- Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass011A / ...
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
13h 59m₽3,003–4,921Drive 631 km
- Drive from Kem’ to Sortavala631 km
9h 10m₽4,199–6,066Train, bus via Belomorsk
- Take the train from Kem to Belomorsk
- Take the bus from Belomorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
14h 24m₽3,002–4,361Train
- Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass011A / ...
- Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavala160A
14h 38m₽3,478–7,196
Kem’ to Sortavala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kem’ to Sortavala is to bus which costs RUB 1835 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Kem’ to Sortavala is to drive which takes 9h 10m and costs RUB 4200 - RUB 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kem’ to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Kem’ and arriving at Sortavala via Petrozavodsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Kem’ to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Kem and arriving at Sortavala Center via Petrozavodsk Pass and Sortavala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Kem’ and Sortavala is 665 km. The road distance is 631 km.
The best way to get from Kem’ to Sortavala without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs RUB 1835.
It takes approximately 13h to get from Kem’ to Sortavala, including transfers.
Kem’ to Sortavala bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Kem’ station.
Kem’ to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Kem station.
The best way to get from Kem’ to Sortavala is to bus which takes 13h and costs RUB 1835. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 3400 - RUB 7500 and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between Kem’, Karelia, Russia and Sortavala, Russia?
You can take a bus from Kem’ to Sortavala via Petrozavodsk Bus station in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kem to Sortavala Center via Petrozavodsk Pass and Sortavala in around 14h 38m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Kem to Belomorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽3,900–5,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,200
Train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–3,900
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,900–2,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,500–3,900
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,777
Train from Kem to Belomorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,050–2,500
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,050–1,150
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–2,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽3,475
- Phone
- +7 (8142) 72-20-12
- sekretariat@karelavtotrans.ru
- Website
- avokzal.karelia.ru
Bus from Kem’ to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,035
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
Bus from Belomorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
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More Questions & Answers
Kem’ to Sortavala bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Petrozavodsk Bus station.
Kem’ to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petrozavodsk Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kem’ to Sortavala is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Kem’ to Sortavala.






