There are 6 ways to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Scherbinky to Saransk bus stationbus
4h 44m₽1,309–2,342Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Saransk286.5 km
4h 38m₽588Train
- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Saransktrain 047А / ...
6h 25m₽1,200–3,200Train via Strigino Airport
- Take the train from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino to Saransktrain 063В
6h 41m₽1,248–3,163Drive 286.6 km
- Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Saranskcar 286.6 km
4h 11m₽1,976–2,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransktaxi 286.6 km
4h 11m₽5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk is to rideshare which costs RUB 588 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk station. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Scherbinky and arriving at Saransk bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov and arriving at Saransk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Saransk is 284 km. The road distance is 286.6 km.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 2400.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk, including transfers.
Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Scherbinky station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 1200 - RUB 3200 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and Saransk, Russia?
Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Scherbinky to Saransk bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽850–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Saransk twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,200–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,200–1,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,200
Train from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,100
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,200–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Nizhny Novgorod Scherbinky to Saransk bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,800
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽588
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–7,000
Citymobil
- Phone
- +7 831 423-33-33
- Website
- city-mobil.ru
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 831 212-00-00
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 831 200-04-00
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saransk bus station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Saransk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nizhny Novgorod and Saransk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.