What is the cheapest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to bus which costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3900 and takes 18h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

The fastest way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to fly and train which takes 10h 35m and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 29000.

Is there a direct bus between Minsk and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct bus from Minsk station to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Minsk Central Bus Station and arriving at Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Minsk and Sortavala?

No, there is no direct train from Minsk to Sortavala. However, there are services departing from Minsk Pas and arriving at Sortavala Center via Pushkinskaya and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.

How far is it from Minsk to Sortavala?

The distance between Minsk and Sortavala is 1044 km. The road distance is 1048.3 km.

How do I travel from Minsk to Sortavala without a car?

The best way to get from Minsk to Sortavala without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3900.

How long does it take to get from Minsk to Sortavala?

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Minsk to Sortavala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Sortavala bus from?

Minsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by SKSauto, depart from Minsk Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Sortavala train from?

Minsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Minsk Pas station.

Train or bus from Minsk to Sortavala?

The best way to get from Minsk to Sortavala is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs RUB 3000 - RUB 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 9500 and takes 18h 41m.

Where does the Minsk to Sortavala bus arrive?

Minsk to Sortavala bus services, operated by SKSauto, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Minsk to Sortavala train arrive?

Minsk to Sortavala train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Vitebsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Minsk to Sortavala?

Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Sortavala is 1048 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Minsk to Sortavala.

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane MSQ - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
10h 35m
₽5,732–28,938
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 956 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus
18h 10m
₽3,084–3,808
Train
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Vitebsky Railway Terminaltrain 052Б / ...
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain 821Ч / ...
18h 41m
₽5,216–9,418
Drive 1,048.3 km
1. Drive from Minsk to Sortavalacar 1,048.3 km
14h 56m
₽7,595–10,970
Bus via Minsk Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus
19h 15m
₽3,315–16,166

Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.1 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Sortavala, Russia?

You can take a bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Sortavala via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minsk Pas to Sortavala Center via Vitebsky Railway Terminal, Pushkinskaya, Ploshchad Lenina, and Finlyandsky Railway Terminal in around 18h 41m.

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