There are 5 ways to get from Penza to Tambov by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Penza 1 to Tambov 1train 123Н
6h 19m₽1,300–3,300Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Penza to Tambov289.7 km
4h 48m₽575Bus
- Take the bus from Penza Bus station to Tambov Severniy stationbus
6h 30m₽940Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Penza to Tambovcar 290.1 km
4h 4m₽1,960–2,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penza to Tambovtaxi 290.1 km
4h 4m₽4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penza to Tambov is to rideshare which costs RUB 575 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Penza to Tambov is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penza Bus station station and arriving at Tambov Severniy station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penza 1 and arriving at Tambov 1. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Penza and Tambov is 339 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Penza to Tambov without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3300.
The train from Penza 1 to Tambov 1 takes 6h 19m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Penza to Tambov bus services, operated by Penza Bus Terminal, depart from Penza Bus station.
Penza to Tambov train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Penza 1 station.
The best way to get from Penza to Tambov is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 940 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Penza, Russia and Tambov, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Penza 1 to Tambov 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, Penza Bus Terminal operates a bus from Penza Bus station to Tambov Severniy station once daily. Tickets cost ₽940 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Penza 1 to Tambov 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
- Phone
- +7 (8412) 94-59-33
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
Bus from Penza Bus station to Tambov Severniy station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽940
- Schedules at
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Penza to Tambov
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽575
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Penza to Tambov bus services, operated by Penza Bus Terminal, arrive at Tambov Severniy station.
Penza to Tambov train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Tambov 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penza to Tambov is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Penza to Tambov.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Penza and Tambov. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.