There are 5 ways to get from Kostroma to Ivanovo 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 Kostroma Bus station to Ivanovo Bus stationbus
2h 28m₽950–1,400Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kostroma to Ivanovo105.3 km
1h 58m₽218Train
- Take the train from Kostroma Novaia to Nerehtatrain 001Э / ...
- Take the train from Nerehta to Ivanovotrain 047А / ...
3h 13m₽913–4,610Drive 105.4 km
- Drive from Kostroma to Ivanovocar 105.4 km
1h 34m₽693–1,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kostroma to Ivanovotaxi 105.4 km
1h 34m₽1,400–1,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kostroma to Ivanovo is to rideshare which costs RUB 218 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kostroma to Ivanovo is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs RUB 650 - RUB 1000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kostroma Bus station station and arriving at Ivanovo Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kostroma to Ivanovo. However, there are services departing from Kostroma Novaia and arriving at Ivanovo via Nerehta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Kostroma and Ivanovo is 111 km. The road distance is 105.4 km.
The best way to get from Kostroma to Ivanovo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400.
The bus from Kostroma Bus station to Ivanovo Bus station takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kostroma to Ivanovo bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Kostroma Bus station.
Kostroma to Ivanovo train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Kostroma Novaia station.
The best way to get from Kostroma to Ivanovo is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 900 - RUB 4700 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Kostroma, Russia and Ivanovo, Russia?
Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Kostroma Bus station to Ivanovo Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₽950–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kostroma Novaia to Ivanovo via Nerehta in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Kostroma Novaia to Nerehta
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Nerehta to Ivanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–2,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Kostroma Novaia to Nerehta
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽160–900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽650–900
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽160–230
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Kostroma Bus station to Ivanovo Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kostroma to Ivanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽218
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Kostroma to Ivanovo bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Ivanovo Bus station.
Kostroma to Ivanovo train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nerehta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kostroma to Ivanovo is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kostroma to Ivanovo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kostroma and Ivanovo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.