There are 5 ways to get from Ivanovo to Kostroma by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ivanovo Bus station to Kostroma Bus stationbus
2h 27m₽950–1,400Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ivanovo to Kostroma105.7 km
1h 58m₽232Train
- Take the train from Ivanovo to Nerehtatrain 045Я / ...
- Take the train from Nerehta to Kostroma Novaiatrain 148Я / ...
3h 19m₽922–4,651Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Ivanovo to Kostromacar 105.3 km
1h 34m₽717–1,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ivanovo to Kostromataxi 105.3 km
1h 34m₽1,400–1,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ivanovo to Kostroma is to rideshare which costs RUB 232 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ivanovo to Kostroma is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs RUB 700 - RUB 1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ivanovo Bus station station and arriving at Kostroma Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ivanovo to Kostroma. However, there are services departing from Ivanovo and arriving at Kostroma Novaia via Nerehta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Ivanovo and Kostroma is 111 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Ivanovo to Kostroma without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400.
The bus from Ivanovo Bus station to Kostroma Bus station takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ivanovo to Kostroma bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Ivanovo Bus station.
Ivanovo to Kostroma train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ivanovo station.
The best way to get from Ivanovo to Kostroma is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 900 - RUB 4700 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Ivanovo, Russia and Kostroma, Russia?
Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Ivanovo Bus station to Kostroma Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₽950–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ivanovo to Kostroma Novaia via Nerehta in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Ivanovo to Nerehta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
Train from Nerehta to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Nerehta to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽160–900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽650–900
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽160–230
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Ivanovo Bus station to Kostroma Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ivanovo to Kostroma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽232
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–1,800
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 (4932) 66 66 69
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Ivanovo to Kostroma bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Kostroma Bus station.
Ivanovo to Kostroma train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nerehta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ivanovo to Kostroma is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ivanovo to Kostroma.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ivanovo and Kostroma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









