There are 5 ways to get from Penza to Saransk 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 Penza Bus station to Saranskbus 810
2h 21m₽1,000–1,400Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Penza to Saransk138.3 km
2h 33m₽231Train
- Take the train from Penza 1 to Saransktrain 340С / ...
2h 49m₽340–2,500Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Penza to Saranskcar 138.3 km
2h 4m₽939–1,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penza to Saransktaxi 138.3 km
2h 4m₽1,200–1,600
Penza to Saransk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penza to Saransk is to rideshare which costs RUB 231 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Penza to Saransk is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs RUB 900 - RUB 1400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penza Bus station station and arriving at Saransk. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penza 1 and arriving at Saransk. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Penza and Saransk is 138 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Penza to Saransk without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs RUB 1000 - RUB 1400.
The bus from Penza Bus station to Saransk takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Penza to Saransk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Penza Bus station.
Penza to Saransk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Penza 1 station.
The best way to get from Penza to Saransk is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs RUB 1000 - RUB 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 340 - RUB 2500 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Penza, Russia and Saransk, Russia?
Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Penza Bus station to Saransk once daily. Tickets cost ₽1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Penza 1 to Saransk once daily. Tickets cost ₽800–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Grand Service Express also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Penza 1 to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- 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 54 53
- Website
- grandtrain.ru
Train from Penza 1 to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽340–640
- Website
- https://grandtrain.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://grandtrain.ru/raspisanie/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽600–640
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽340–400
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Penza Bus station to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Penza to Saransk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽231
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Penza to Saransk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saransk station.
Penza to Saransk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Saransk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penza to Saransk is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Penza to Saransk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Penza and Saransk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.