What is the cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

The cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala is to bus which costs RUB 4500 - RUB 7000 and takes 20h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

The fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala is to fly and train which takes 10h 2m and costs RUB 55000 - RUB 95000.

Is there a direct bus between Nizhny Novgorod and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy and arriving at Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Nizhny Novgorod and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct train from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov and arriving at Sortavala Center via Cherkizovskaya, Leningradsky Railway Terminal, Ploshchad Vosstaniya and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Sortavala is 1402 km. The road distance is 1376.8 km.

How do I travel from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala without a car?

The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 13h 39m and costs RUB 4900 - RUB 18000.

How long does it take to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala bus from?

Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy station.

Where do I catch the Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala train from?

Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.

Train or bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala is to train via Moscow which takes 13h 39m and costs RUB 4900 - RUB 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 4500 - RUB 7000 and takes 20h 24m.

Where does the Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala bus arrive?

Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala train arrive?

Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Moscow Vostochny Station.

Can I drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala is 1377 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala.

Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavala by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Moscow
best
1. Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Moscow Vostochny Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
13h 39m
₽4,915–17,806
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 059Г / ...
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain 823В / ...
22h 4m
₽4,200–7,915
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 703001/703002
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus 9248
20h 24m
₽4,592–6,562
Drive 1,376.8 km
1. Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Sortavalacar 1,376.8 km
16h 34m
₽8,852–12,786
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane GOJ - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
10h 2m
₽55,968–92,333
Bus via Vologda
1. Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Kostroma Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kostroma Bus station to Vologdabus
3. Take the bus from Vologda Bus station to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus
33h 10m

Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 55mAverage Duration

₽10,753Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,402 km
Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and Sortavala, Russia?

You can take a train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Sortavala Center via Moscow Vostochny Station, Cherkizovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Leningradsky Railway Terminal, Moskovsky Railway Terminal, Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Ploshchad Lenina, and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal in around 13h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 20h 24m.

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