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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Sortavala is to train and bus which costs RUB 2700 - RUB 3400 and takes 16h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Sortavala is to train via Kalininskiy which takes 9h 6m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Leningradsky Railway Terminal and arriving at Sortavala Center via Ploshchad Vosstaniya and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Moscow to Sortavala?

The distance between Moscow and Sortavala is 944 km. The road distance is 966.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Sortavala without a car is to train via Kalininskiy which takes 9h 6m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 14000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Moscow to Sortavala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Sortavala bus from?

Moscow to Sortavala bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Sortavala train from?

Moscow to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Leningradsky Railway Terminal station.

Train or bus from Moscow to Sortavala?

The best way to get from Moscow to Sortavala is to train via Kalininskiy which takes 9h 6m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 3500 - RUB 4300 and takes 15h.

Where does the Moscow to Sortavala bus arrive?

Moscow to Sortavala bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Moscow to Sortavala train arrive?

Moscow to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Sortavala?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Sortavala is 967 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Moscow to Sortavala.

Moscow to Sortavala - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Moscow to Sortavala by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kalininskiy
best
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 754А / ...
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain 823В / ...
9h 6m
₽3,107–13,997
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Sortavalatrain 160B
16h 35m
₽1,810–5,561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus 9248
15h
₽3,559–4,248
Drive 966.9 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Sortavalacar 966.9 km
11h 4m
₽5,974–8,629
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport, train
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane VKO - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
9h 23m
₽29,036–57,570
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moscow Kursky Station to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 078С
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus
16h 24m
₽2,735–3,333
Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Pulkovo Airport, train
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane DME - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
10h 2m
₽34,240–57,920
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Pulkovo Airport, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane SVO - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
10h 14m
₽46,305–102,750
Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Petrozavodsk Airport, train
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)plane DME - PES
2. Take the train from Chalna-Onejskaia to Essoilatrain
3. Take the train from Essoila to Sortavalatrain
11h 40m
₽8,080–42,050

Moscow to Sortavala by bus

7Weekly Buses

15hAverage Duration

₽3,559Cheapest Price

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Distance: 944.2 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Sortavala, Russia?

You can take a train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center via Moskovsky Railway Terminal, Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Ploshchad Lenina, and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 15h.

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