There are 6 ways to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Moscow
best- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Moskva Kurskaiatrain
- Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Chudovo Moskovskoyetrain
- Take the train from Chudovo Moskovskoye to Velikiy Novgorodtrain
10h 22m₽2,805–8,528Bus via Balashikha
cheapest- Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Moscow Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Velikiy Novgorod Bus stationbus
14h 18m₽1,900–4,595Drive 951 km
- Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorodcar 951 km
11h 56m₽6,546–9,454Fly, bus
- Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane GOJ - LED
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Moskovskaya Metro to Velikiy Novgorod Bus stationbus
7h 33m₽6,058–30,993Train
- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Malaia Visheratrain 059Г / ...
- Take the train from Malaia Vishera to Velikiy Novgorodtrain 042А
17h 28m₽3,446–7,812Bus
- Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 4897
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Velikiy Novgorod Bus stationbus 4802 / ...
17h 40m₽2,239–4,908
Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod is to bus via Balashikha which costs RUB 1900 - RUB 4600 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod is to fly and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 31000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod station. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy and arriving at Velikiy Novgorod Bus station via Moscow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod. However, there are services departing from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov and arriving at Velikiy Novgorod via Kurskaya, Leningradsky Railway Terminal and Chudovo Moskovskoye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Velikiy Novgorod is 1037 km. The road distance is 951 km.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 10h 22m and costs RUB 2800 - RUB 9000.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod, including transfers.
Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod is to train via Moscow which takes 10h 22m and costs RUB 2800 - RUB 9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Balashikha, which costs RUB 1900 - RUB 4600 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and Velikiy Novgorod, Russia?
You can take a train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Velikiy Novgorod via Moskva Kurskaia, Kurskaya, Komsomolskaya, Leningradsky Railway Terminal, and Chudovo Moskovskoye in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Velikiy Novgorod Bus station via Moscow Central Bus Station in around 14h 18m.
- Website
- flysmartavia.com
Flights from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–30,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–30,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Moskva Kurskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,500–2,200
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Chudovo Moskovskoye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Chudovo Moskovskoye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Chudovo Moskovskoye
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,208–3,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–3,900
Train from Chudovo Moskovskoye to Velikiy Novgorod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–950
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,400
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Malaia Vishera
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽12,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,800–5,500
Train from Malaia Vishera to Velikiy Novgorod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,500
- Phone
- 8 800 775 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ppk-piter.ru
Train from Chudovo Moskovskoye to Velikiy Novgorod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽190–280
- Book at
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Website
- https://ppk-piter.ru
- Website
- https://ppk-piter.ru
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽190–260
- Lastochka Train
- ₽230–280
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Moscow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,100
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Velikiy Novgorod Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,500
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- 8 800 770 00 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- sks-auto.ru
Bus from Saint Petersburg Moskovskaya Metro to Velikiy Novgorod Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽450–850
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Velikiy Novgorod Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽450–900
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–4,100
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Moscow Central Bus Station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Moskva Kurskaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod is 951 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Velikiy Novgorod.

















