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How to get fromDaugavpils to Smolenskby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Daugavpils to Smolensk by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Orsha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Daugavpils Bus station to Polatskbus bus
    2. Take the train from Polock to Orsha Centrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Orsha Centr to Smolensktrain train
    9h 9m
    ₽1,984–13,114

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Daugavpils to Indratrain train 708
    2. Take the bus from Vyerkhnyadzvinsk to Polatskbus bus
    3. Take the train from Polock to Orsha Centrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Orsha Centr to Smolensktrain train
    9h 21m
    ₽1,765–13,222

  3. Drive  408.3 km

    1. Drive from Daugavpils to Smolenskcar car 408.3 km
    5h 41m
    ₽6,208–8,967

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Daugavpils Bus station to Polatskbus bus 8253
    2. Take the train from Polock to Smolensktrain train 639Б/056Ь
    10h 1m
    ₽4,214–7,014

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 474.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Daugavpils, Latvia and Smolensk, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Daugavpils to Smolensk. However, you can take the bus to Polatsk, walk to Polock, take the train to Orsha Centr, then take the train to Smolensk. Alternatively, you can drive from Daugavpils to Smolensk in around 5h 41m.

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