There are 5 ways to get from Tambov to Yelets by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tambov to Lipeck
- Take the bus from Lipetsk to Elec
4h 59m₽1,934–2,665Drive 215.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tambov to Yelets215.8 km
2h 54m₽1,424–2,057Train via Michurinsk
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Michurinsk Uralskii
- Take the train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskie
- Take the train from Griazi Voronejskie to Elec
6h 48m₽2,011–6,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambov to Yelets215.8 km
2h 54m₽2,700–3,200Train
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Griazi Voronejskie123Н
- Take the train from Griazi Voronejskie to Elec089Ж
7h 18m₽1,985–4,868
Tambov to Yelets by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to drive which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 2100 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 2100.
No, there is no direct train from Tambov to Yelets. However, there are services departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Elec via Michurinsk Uralskii and Griazi Voronejskie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Tambov and Yelets is 215 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Yelets without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2700.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tambov to Yelets, including transfers.
Tambov to Yelets train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2700. Alternatively, you can train via Michurinsk, which costs RUB 2000 - RUB 7000 and takes 6h 48m.
Tambov to Yelets train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Michurinsk Uralskii station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Yelets is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Tambov to Yelets.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Yelets, Russia?
You can take a bus from Tambov to Elec via Lipeck and Lipetsk in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tambov 1 to Elec via Michurinsk Uralskii and Griazi Voronejskie in around 6h 48m.
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- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Tambov 1 to Michurinsk Uralskii
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,000–6,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,000–5,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Griazi Voronejskie to Elec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,500–6,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
Train from Tambov 1 to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,700–6,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,500
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- grandtrain.ru
Train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽180–540
- Website
- https://grandtrain.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://grandtrain.ru/raspisanie/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽500–540
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽180–220
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Tambov to Lipeck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Lipetsk to Elec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,200
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₽2,700–3,200
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (4752) 66-66-66
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
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