There are 6 ways to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Kovrov
best- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Kovrov-1train 711Г / ...
- Take the train from Kovrov-1 to Yaroslavl Gltrain 047М / ...
7h 37m₽1,758–5,592Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yaroslavl361.3 km
6h 31m₽823Bus
- Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Kostroma Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kostroma Bus station to Yaroslavl Bus stationbus
10h 5m₽2,200–3,154Train
- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Yaroslavl Gltrain 047М / ...
8h 42m₽1,500–3,600Drive 360.6 km
- Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavlcar 360.6 km
5h 50m₽2,487–3,592Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavltaxi 360.6 km
5h 50m₽6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl is to rideshare which costs RUB 823 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs RUB 2400 - RUB 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl station. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy and arriving at Yaroslavl Bus station via Kostroma Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov and arriving at Yaroslavl Gl. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl is 424 km. The road distance is 360.6 km.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl without a car is to train via Kovrov which takes 7h 37m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl, including transfers.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl is to train via Kovrov which takes 7h 37m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2200 - RUB 3200 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and Yaroslavl, Russia?
You can take a train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Yaroslavl Gl via Kovrov-1 in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Yaroslavl Bus station via Kostroma Bus station in around 10h 5m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Kovrov-1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽650–1,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽850–1,300
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽650–950
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Kovrov-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,900–2,700
Train from Kovrov-1 to Yaroslavl Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–2,900
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Yaroslavl Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,600
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Kostroma Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Kostroma Bus station to Yaroslavl Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yaroslavl
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽823
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–8,500
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 Yaroslavl bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Kostroma Bus station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Kovrov-1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









