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Trip Overview

The train between Saint Petersburg and Yelets takes 17h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Saint Petersburg to Yelets. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 20m
Duration
1,069 km
Distance
₽3,400
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Saint Petersburg to Yelets train times

Trains run once daily between Saint Petersburg and Yelets. The service departs Saint Petersburg at 1:40 AM at night, which arrives into Yelets at 19:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,069.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Yelets, Russia?

Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Elec twice daily. Tickets cost ₽2,900–6,000 and the journey takes 16h 21m. Grand Service Express also services this route 4 times a week.

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