What is the cheapest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to bus which costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3800 and takes 18h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

The fastest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to fly and train which takes 10h 52m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 36000.

Is there a direct bus between Minsk and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct bus from Minsk station to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Minsk Central Bus Station and arriving at Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Minsk and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct train from Minsk to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Minsk Pas and arriving at Sortavala Center via Pushkinskaya and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Minsk to Sortavala?

The distance between Minsk and Sortavala is 1045 km. The road distance is 1047.6 km.

How do I travel from Minsk to Sortavala without a car?

The best way to get from Minsk to Sortavala without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3800.

How long does it take to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Minsk to Sortavala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Sortavala bus from?

Minsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by SKSauto, depart from Minsk Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Sortavala train from?

Minsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Minsk Pas station.

Train or bus from Minsk to Sortavala?

The best way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 4400 - RUB 9000 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Minsk to Sortavala bus arrive?

Minsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by SKSauto, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Minsk to Sortavala train arrive?

Minsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Vitebsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Minsk to Sortavala?

Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Sortavala is 1048 km. It takes approximately 14h 51m to drive from Minsk to Sortavala.

Minsk to Sortavala - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Minsk to Sortavala by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)MSQ - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center
10h 52m
₽6,028–35,432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal956 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavala
18h 10m
₽3,016–3,717
Train
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Vitebsky Railway Terminal052Б / ...
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center823В / ...
18h 40m
₽4,476–8,840
Drive 1,047.6 km
1. Drive from Minsk to Sortavala1,047.6 km
14h 51m
₽7,287–10,525
Bus via Minsk Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus station
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavala
18h 15m
₽3,410–6,341

Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

₽5,464Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044.7 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Sortavala, Russia?

You can take a bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minsk Pas to Sortavala Center via Vitebsky Railway Terminal, Pushkinskaya, Ploshchad Lenina, and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal in around 18h 40m.

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