What is the cheapest way to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery is to ferry and bus and Hydrofoil which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 8000 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery is to ferry and bus and Hydrofoil which takes 17h 40m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 8000.

How far is it from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery?

The distance between Solovetsky Islands and Valaam Monastery is 750 km.

How do I travel from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery without a car is to ferry and bus and Hydrofoil which takes 17h 40m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 8000.

How long does it take to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery?

It takes approximately 17h 40m to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery, including transfers.

Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery by ferry, bus, or train

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

Ferry, bus, Hydrofoil
best
1. Take the ferry from Solovetskiye Ostrova to Rabocheostrovsk
2. Take the bus from Kem’ to Petrozavodsk Bus station
3. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
17h 40m
₽7,380–7,990
Ferry, train, bus, Hydrofoil
1. Take the ferry from Solovetskiye Ostrova to Rabocheostrovsk
2. Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
3. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
18h 39m
₽8,480–11,090
Ferry, train, Hydrofoil
1. Take the ferry from Solovetskiye Ostrova to Rabocheostrovsk
2. Take the train from Kem to Petrozavodsk Pass
3. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavala
4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
20h 11m
₽9,290–13,550
Ferry, train, bus, Hydrofoil via Belomorsk
1. Take the ferry from Solovetskiye Ostrova to Rabocheostrovsk
2. Take the train from Kem to Belomorsk
3. Take the bus from Belomorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
4. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala532 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
19h 4m
₽8,480–10,490

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 749.9 km
Duration: 17h 40m

What companies run services between Solovetsky Islands, Russia and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Solovetsky Islands to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the ferry to Rabocheostrovsk, take the taxi to Kem’, take the bus 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 Solovetskiye Ostrova to Valaam Monastery via Rabocheostrovsk, Kem, Petrozavodsk Pass, Petrozavodsk Bus station, Sortavala, Sortavala Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 18h 39m.

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