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How to get fromKizhi Island to Valaam Monasteryby ferry, bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kizhi Island to Valaam Monastery by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, Hydrofoil

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    1. Take the ferry from Kizhi Island to Petrozavodskferry
    2. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus532 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry
    9h 43m
    ₽8,920–9,800

  2. Ferry, train, Hydrofoil

    1. Take the ferry from Kizhi Island to Petrozavodskferry
    2. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavalatrain
    3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry
    11h 21m
    ₽9,720–12,250

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kizhi Island, Russia and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Kizhi Island to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the ferry to Petrozavodsk, take the taxi 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 ferry from Kizhi Island to Valaam Monastery via Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk Pass, Sortavala, Sortavala Center, Sortavala Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 11h 21m.

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