There are 6 ways to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala by bus, train, 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 Medvezh’yegorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus 523Э
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus
9h 15m₽1,324Train
- Take the train from Medvejia Gora to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 011A / ...
- Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavalatrain 160A
10h 7m₽3,549–7,960Drive 383.5 km
- Drive from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavalacar 383.5 km
5h 36m₽2,665–3,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavalataxi 383.5 km
5h 36m₽10,000–13,000Bus via Medvezh’yegorsk
- Take the bus from Medvezh’yegorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus 527 / ...
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus
9h 22m₽1,564Train, bus
- Take the train from Medvejia Gora to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 011A / ...
- Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus
9h 28m₽3,480–5,194
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala is to bus which costs RUB 1324 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs RUB 2600 - RUB 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Medvezh’yegorsk and arriving at Sortavala via Petrozavodsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Medvejia Gora and arriving at Sortavala Center via Petrozavodsk Pass and Sortavala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Medvezhyegorsk and Sortavala is 419 km. The road distance is 383.5 km.
The best way to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs RUB 1324.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala, including transfers.
Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Medvezh’yegorsk station.
Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Medvejia Gora station.
The best way to get from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs RUB 1324. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 3500 - RUB 8000 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Medvezhyegorsk, Russia and Sortavala, Russia?
You can take a bus from Medvezh’yegorsk to Sortavala via Petrozavodsk Bus station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Medvejia Gora to Sortavala Center via Petrozavodsk Pass and Sortavala in around 10h 7m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Medvejia Gora to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
Train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
Train from Medvejia Gora to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- +7 (8142) 72-20-12
- [email protected]
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Medvezh’yegorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽290
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,034
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Medvezh’yegorsk to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽530
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,034
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,034
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Petrozavodsk Bus station.
Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petrozavodsk Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Medvezhyegorsk to Sortavala.



