What is the cheapest way to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery is to bus and Hydrofoil which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 6000 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery is to bus and Hydrofoil which takes 14h 23m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 6000.

How far is it from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery?

The distance between Kem’ and Valaam Monastery is 694 km.

How do I travel from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery without a car is to bus and Hydrofoil which takes 14h 23m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 6000.

How long does it take to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery?

It takes approximately 14h 23m to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery, including transfers.

Kem’ to Valaam Monastery - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and Hydrofoil

There are 4 ways to get from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery by bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Hydrofoil
best
1. Take the bus from Kem’ to Petrozavodsk Bus station
2. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
14h 23m
₽5,100–5,650
Train, bus, Hydrofoil
1. Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
2. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
15h 23m
₽6,253–8,706
Train, bus, Hydrofoil via Belomorsk
1. Take the train from Kem to Belomorsk
2. Take the bus from Belomorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
3. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
15h 47m
₽6,259–8,157
Train, Hydrofoil
1. Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
2. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavala
3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
16h 54m
₽7,063–11,166

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 693.8 km
Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Kem’, Karelia, Russia and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Kem’ to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Petrozavodsk Bus station, take the bus to Sortavala, walk to Sortavala Pier, take the ferry to Valaam Pier, then walk to Valaam Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kem to Valaam Monastery via Petrozavodsk Pass, Petrozavodsk Bus station, Sortavala, Sortavala Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 15h 23m.

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