There are 4 ways to get from Minsk to Katyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minsk Pas to Smolensktrain 718Б / ...
3h 31m₽1,504–8,323Bus
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolenskbus
4h 52m₽3,201–3,281Drive 296.5 km
- Drive from Minsk to Katyncar 296.5 km
3h 30m₽2,130–3,077Train via Zhodzina
- Take the train from Minsk Vostochniy to Zhodzinatrain
- Take the train from Zhodzina to Smolensktrain 028Б / ...
6h 2m₽2,589–4,896
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to drive which costs RUB 2100 - RUB 3100 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs RUB 2100 - RUB 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minsk station to Katyn. However, there are services departing from Minsk Central Bus Station and arriving at Smolensk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Minsk to Katyn. However, there are services departing from Minsk Pas and arriving at Smolensk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Minsk and Katyn is 352 km. The road distance is 296.5 km.
The best way to get from Minsk to Katyn without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Minsk to Katyn, including transfers.
Minsk to Katyn bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, depart from Minsk Central Bus Station.
Minsk to Katyn train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Minsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 3200 - RUB 3300 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Katyn, Smolensk Oblast, Russia?
Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains) operates a train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercars Europe operates a bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolensk twice daily. Tickets cost ₽2,842 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,200
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–4,700
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,400–2,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,000–4,700
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–9,500
Train from Zhodzina to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,200–4,400
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,200–2,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,700–4,400
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–8,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,500–3,200
Train from Minsk Vostochniy to Zhodzina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽35–70
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Phone
- +375 (29) 643 70 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercars-tickets.com
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,842
- Website
- https://www.intercars-tickets.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Minsk to Katyn bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, arrive at Smolensk station.
Minsk to Katyn train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Smolensk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Katyn is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Minsk to Katyn.












