What is the cheapest way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

The cheapest way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod is to bus which costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1900 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

The fastest way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs RUB 2200 - RUB 3200.

Is there a direct bus between Kostroma and Nizhny Novgorod?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kostroma Bus station station and arriving at Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kostroma and Nizhny Novgorod?

No, there is no direct train from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod. However, there are services departing from Kostroma Novaia and arriving at Nijnii Novgorod Moskov via Nerehta and Kovrov-1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

The distance between Kostroma and Nizhny Novgorod is 313 km. The road distance is 319.7 km.

How do I travel from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod without a car?

The best way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1900.

How long does it take to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

The bus from Kostroma Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod bus from?

Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Kostroma Bus station.

Where do I catch the Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod train from?

Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Kostroma Novaia station.

Train or bus from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

The best way to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8000 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod bus arrive?

Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy station.

Where does the Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod train arrive?

Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nerehta station.

Can I drive from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod?

Yes, the driving distance between Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod.

Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorod by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kostroma Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiybus
7h 5m
₽1,300–1,900
Train
1. Take the train from Kostroma Novaia to Nerehtatrain
2. Take the train from Nerehta to Kovrov-1train
3. Take the train from Kovrov-1 to Nijnii Novgorod Moskovtrain
8h 20m
₽1,763–7,610
Drive 319.7 km
1. Drive from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorodcar 319.7 km
5h 34m
₽2,205–3,184
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kostroma to Nizhny Novgorodtaxi 319.7 km
5h 34m
₽6,000–7,500

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Distance: 313.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Kostroma, Russia and Nizhny Novgorod, Russia?

Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Kostroma Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kostroma Novaia to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov via Nerehta and Kovrov-1 in around 8h 20m.

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