There are 4 ways to get from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy by train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train via Tyumen
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Take the train from Vorkuta to Kirov
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Take the train from Kirov to Tiumen
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Take the train from Tiumen to Novyi Urengoi
Cheapest
Train, fly
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Take the train from Vorkuta to Labytnangi
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Fly from Salekhard (SLY) to Novy Urengoy (NUX)
Train
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Take the train from Vorkuta to Kirov
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Take the train from Kirov to Novyi Urengoi
Drive
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Drive from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy
Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy by train
The train journey time between Vorkuta and Novy Urengoy is around 2 days 15h and covers a distance of around 3800 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), the Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy train service departs from Vorkuta and arrives in Novyi Urengoi. Typically four trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Novy Urengoy is 8-800-2000-112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Novy Urengoy is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Novy Urengoy is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 8-800-2000-112.
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy is to drive, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 7500 and takes 19h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy is to train and fly which costs RUB 2900 - RUB 20000 and takes 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy. However, there are services departing from Vorkuta and arriving at Novyi Urengoi via Kirov and Tiumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Vorkuta and Novy Urengoy is 572 km. The road distance is 799.3 km.
The best way to get from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy without a car is to train via Tyumen which takes 2 days 15h and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 14000.
It takes approximately 2 days 15h to get from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy, including transfers.
Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Vorkuta station.
The quickest flight from Salekhard Airport to Novy Urengoy Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Novy Urengoy is 2h ahead of Vorkuta. It is currently 11:53 AM in Vorkuta and 1:53 PM in Novy Urengoy.
Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Novyi Urengoi station.
- Distance: 572.2 km
- Duration: 2 days 15h
What companies run services between Vorkuta, Russia and Novy Urengoy, Russia?
You can take a train from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy via Kirov and Tiumen in around 2 days 15h.
- Website
- yamal.aero
Flights from Salekhard to Novy Urengoy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RUB 1300 - RUB 17000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Vorkuta to Kirov
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- RUB 2600 - RUB 5500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 2600 - RUB 3700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 3700 - RUB 5500
Train from Kirov to Tiumen
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RUB 2100 - RUB 3900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 2100 - RUB 3000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 2700 - RUB 3900
Train from Tiumen to Novyi Urengoi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 2400 - RUB 4700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 2400 - RUB 3400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 3400 - RUB 4700
Train from Kirov to Novyi Urengoi
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 3700 - RUB 8000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 3700 - RUB 5500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 5500 - RUB 8000
Train from Vorkuta to Labytnangi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 1100 - RUB 1600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 1100 - RUB 1600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 1100 - RUB 1600
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy is 799 km. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Vorkuta to Novy Urengoy.
Yamal Airlines offers flights from Salekhard Airport to Novy Urengoy Airport.