There are 6 ways to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Cheboksary Bus stationbus 4896
- Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Yoshkar-Olabus 630
6h 55m₽1,983–2,766Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola333.9 km
5h 29m₽830Train
- Take the train from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station to Zelenyi Doltrain
- Take the train from Zelenyi Dol to Ioshkar-Olatrain 058Г
8h 27m₽1,409–6,187Train via Pilna
- Take the train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Pilnatrain 051Г
- Take the train from Pilna to Ioshkar-Olatrain 058Г
10h 45m₽2,257–5,971Drive 334.9 km
- Drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Olacar 334.9 km
4h 54m₽2,329–3,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Olataxi 334.9 km
4h 54m₽6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola is to rideshare which costs RUB 830 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs RUB 2300 - RUB 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy and arriving at Yoshkar-Ola via Cheboksary Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nizhny Novgorod station to Yoshkar-Ola. However, there are services departing from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station and arriving at Ioshkar-Ola via Zelenyi Dol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Yoshkar-Ola is 338 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2800.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola, including transfers.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola train services, operated by Sodruzhestvo PPK, depart from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station.
The best way to get from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 6500 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and Yoshkar-Ola, Russia?
You can take a bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Yoshkar-Ola via Cheboksary Bus station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station to Ioshkar-Ola via Zelenyi Dol in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 550-53-93
- Website
- sodruzhestvoppk.ru
Train from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station to Zelenyi Dol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,800
- Website
- https://sodruzhestvoppk.ru
- Schedules at
- https://sodruzhestvoppk.ru/raspisanie-elektrichek
- Book at
- https://www.rzd.ru/
Train from Zelenyi Dol to Ioshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽230–350
- Website
- https://sodruzhestvoppk.ru
- Schedules at
- https://sodruzhestvoppk.ru/raspisanie-elektrichek
- Book at
- https://www.rzd.ru/
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station to Zelenyi Dol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,800
Train from Zelenyi Dol to Ioshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
Train from Nijnii Novgorod Moskov to Pilna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
Train from Pilna to Ioshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy to Cheboksary Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Yoshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8412) 94-59-33
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
Bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Yoshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
- Phone
- +78342245466
- [email protected]
- Website
- автовокзал13.рф
Bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Yoshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- автовокзал13.рф
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽830
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–8,000
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 Yoshkar-Ola bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Cheboksary Bus station.
Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola train services, operated by Sodruzhestvo PPK, arrive at Zelenyi Dol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Nizhny Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nizhny Novgorod and Yoshkar-Ola. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








