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How to get fromPetrozavodsk to Valaam (Island)by bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Petrozavodsk to Valaam (Island) by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, Hydrofoil

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    1. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Sortavalabus bus 532 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    7h 4m
    ₽4,300–5,229

  2. Train, Hydrofoil

    1. Take the train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Sortavalatrain train 160A
    2. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    8h 43m
    ₽4,767–7,783

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  • Distance: 286.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Petrozavodsk, Russia and Valaam (Island), Russia?

There is no direct connection from Petrozavodsk to Valaam (Island). However, you can take the bus to Sortavala, walk to Sortavala Pier, then take the ferry to Valaam Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Valaam Pier via Sortavala, Sortavala Center, and Sortavala Pier in around 8h 43m.

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