There are 5 ways to get from Sortavala to Kem’ by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Kem’bus 502Э
13h₽1,834Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kemtrain 012A / ...
14h 9m₽3,634–6,034Drive 631.1 km
- Drive from Sortavala to Kem’car 631.1 km
9h 11m₽4,067–5,874Bus, train via Belomorsk
- Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Belomorskbus
- Take the train from Belomorsk to Kemtrain
14h 23m₽3,434–5,034Train
- Take the train from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 160B
- Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kemtrain 012A / ...
14h 47m₽4,116–8,305
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sortavala to Kem’ is to bus which costs RUB 1835 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Sortavala to Kem’ is to drive which takes 9h 11m and costs RUB 4000 - RUB 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sortavala to Kem’. However, there are services departing from Sortavala and arriving at Kem’ via Petrozavodsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Sortavala to Kem’. However, there are services departing from Sortavala Center and arriving at Kem via Sortavala and Petrozavodsk Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Sortavala and Kem’ is 665 km. The road distance is 631.1 km.
The best way to get from Sortavala to Kem’ without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs RUB 1835.
It takes approximately 13h to get from Sortavala to Kem’, including transfers.
Sortavala to Kem’ bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Sortavala station.
Sortavala to Kem’ train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Sortavala station.
The best way to get from Sortavala to Kem’ is to bus which takes 13h and costs RUB 1835. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 4100 - RUB 8500 and takes 14h 47m.
What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Kem’, Karelia, Russia?
You can take a bus from Sortavala to Kem’ via Petrozavodsk Bus station in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sortavala Center to Kem via Sortavala and Petrozavodsk Pass in around 14h 47m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Belomorsk to Kem
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽3,900–5,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,200
Train from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
Train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,000
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,200–5,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–10,000
Train from Belomorsk to Kem
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,100
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,600–3,100
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,700–6,500
- Phone
- +7 (8142) 72-20-12
- sekretariat@karelavtotrans.ru
- Website
- avokzal.karelia.ru
Bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,035
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Kem’
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Belomorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900
- Website
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/
- Schedules at
- https://avokzal.karelia.ru/petrozavodsk/raspisanie-avtobusov/
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More Questions & Answers
Sortavala to Kem’ bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Petrozavodsk Bus station.
Sortavala to Kem’ train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petrozavodsk Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sortavala to Kem’ is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Sortavala to Kem’.