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How to get fromNizhny Novgorod to Kostromaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Kostroma Bus stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    ₽1,300–1,900

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Kovrov-1train train
    2. Take the train from Kovrov-1 to Nerehtatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nerehta to Kostroma Novaiatrain train
    8h 25m
    ₽1,768–7,692

  3. Drive 318.9 km

    1. Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Kostromacar car 318.9 km
    5h 33m
    ₽2,199–3,176

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nizhny Novgorod to Kostromataxi taxi 318.9 km
    5h 33m
    ₽6,000–7,500

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  • Distance: 314.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Kostroma Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Kostroma Novaia via Kovrov-1 and Nerehta in around 8h 25m.

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