What is the cheapest way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg is to train which costs RUB 1600 - RUB 2300 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg is to train via Leningradsky Railway Terminal which takes 4h 53m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 21000.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow Central Bus Station and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow Central Bus Station station to Saint Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Moscow Central Bus Station and arriving at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal via Velikiy Novgorod Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Moscow Central Bus Station and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Shchyolkovskaya and arriving at Moskovsky Railway Terminal via Kurskaya and Leningradsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Moscow Central Bus Station and Saint Petersburg is 656 km. The road distance is 709.3 km.

Where do I catch the Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg bus from?

Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Moscow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg train from?

Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Leningradsky Railway Terminal station.

Where does the Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg bus arrive?

Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Velikiy Novgorod Bus station.

Where does the Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg train arrive?

Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg.

Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg

Q: How do I travel from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg without a car is to train via Leningradsky Railway Terminal which takes 4h 53m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 21000.

Q: How long does it take to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg?

The best way to get from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg is to train via Leningradsky Railway Terminal which takes 4h 53m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3400 and takes 11h 13m.

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Train via Leningradsky Railway Terminal
best
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 754А / ...
4h 53m
₽1,767–20,080
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Velikiy Novgorod Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 4802 / ...
11h 13m
₽1,450–3,328
Drive 709.3 km
1. Drive from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburgcar 709.3 km
7h 18m
₽4,871–7,036
Line 3 subway to Moscow Vnukovo, fly, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Shchyolkovskaya to Park Pobedysubway
2. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane VKO - LED
3. Take the subway from Moskovskaya to Nevsky Prospektsubway
4h 55m
₽4,652–28,330
Train
1. Take the train from Moscow Kursky Station to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 078С
11h 21m
₽1,667–2,280
Line 3 subway to Domodedovo International Airport, fly, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Shchyolkovskaya to Kurskayasubway
2. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane DME - LED
3. Take the subway from Moskovskaya to Nevsky Prospektsubway
5h 31m
₽5,107–28,900
Line 3 subway to Sheremetyevo International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Shchyolkovskaya to Elektrozavodskayasubway
2. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane SVO - LED
7h 33m
₽5,572–31,830

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

152Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

₽4,490Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Moscow Central Bus Station, Russia and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Russian Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal hourly, and the journey takes 3h 47m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal via Velikiy Novgorod Bus station in around 11h 13m.

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