What is the cheapest way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg is to rideshare which costs RUB 1473 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg is to subway and fly and line 2 subway which takes 4h 23m and costs RUB 4100 - RUB 27000.

Is there a direct train between Russia and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Russia to Saint Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina and arriving at Moskovsky Railway Terminal via Leningradsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Russia and Saint Petersburg is 645 km. The road distance is 704 km.

How do I travel from Russia to Saint Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 13000.

How long does it take to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Russia to Saint Petersburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

The best way to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3000 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Russia to Saint Petersburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Russia to Saint Petersburg is 704 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Russia to Saint Petersburg.

Can I share a ride from Russia to Saint Petersburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Russia and Saint Petersburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Russia to Saint Petersburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Russia to Saint Petersburg by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or rideshare

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 754А / ...
4h 30m
₽1,767–12,080
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
11h 26m
₽1,467–2,980
Drive 704 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Saint Petersburgcar 704 km
7h 15m
₽4,688–6,771
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Moscow to Saint Petersburgtaxi 704 km
7h 15m
₽9,500–12,000
Subway, fly, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Alexandrovsky Sad to Delovoy Tsentrsubway
2. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane VKO - LED
3. Take the subway from Moskovskaya to Nevsky Prospektsubway
4h 23m
₽4,152–26,330
Train via Biblioteka Imeni Lenina
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 746У / ...
6h 26m
Train via Moscow Vostochny Station
1. Take the train from Moscow Vostochny Station to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 063Й / ...
7h 35m
₽2,067–4,380
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Moscow to Saint Petersburgrideshare 707.4 km
11h 27m
₽1,473

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

141Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

₽3,988Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 645 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Russia and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Russian Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal hourly, and the journey takes 3h 47m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₽2,000–2,900 and the journey takes 10h. Ecolines RU also services this route once daily.

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