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

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

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

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

How far is it from Valaam Monastery to Solovetsky Islands?

The distance between Valaam Monastery and Solovetsky Islands is 749 km.

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

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

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

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

Valaam Monastery to Solovetsky Islands - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from Valaam Monastery to Solovetsky Islands 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.

Hydrofoil, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Valaam Pier to Sortavala Pier
2. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus station532 / ...
3. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Kem’
4. Take the ferry from Rabocheostrovsk to Solovetskiye Ostrova
17h 40m
₽7,380–7,990
Hydrofoil, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Valaam Pier to Sortavala Pier
2. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus station532 / ...
3. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kem
4. Take the ferry from Rabocheostrovsk to Solovetskiye Ostrova
18h 49m
₽8,480–11,090
Hydrofoil, train, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Valaam Pier to Sortavala Pier
2. Take the train from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Pass
3. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Kem
4. Take the ferry from Rabocheostrovsk to Solovetskiye Ostrova
20h 20m
₽9,290–13,550
Hydrofoil, bus, train, ferry via Belomorsk
1. Take the ferry from Valaam Pier to Sortavala Pier
2. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus station532 / ...
3. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Belomorsk
4. Take the train from Belomorsk to Kem
5. Take the ferry from Rabocheostrovsk to Solovetskiye Ostrova
19h 3m
₽8,480–10,590

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 749.4 km
Duration: 17h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Valaam Monastery to Solovetsky Islands. However, you can walk to Valaam Pier, take the ferry to Sortavala Pier, walk to Sortavala, take the bus to Petrozavodsk Bus station, take the bus to Kem’, take the taxi to Rabocheostrovsk, then take the ferry to Solovetskiye Ostrova. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valaam Monastery to Solovetskiye Ostrova via Valaam Pier, Sortavala Pier, Sortavala, Petrozavodsk Bus station, Petrozavodsk Pass, Kem, and Rabocheostrovsk in around 18h 49m.

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