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How to get fromPetrozavodsk to Valaam Monasteryby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Petrozavodsk to Valaam Monastery 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 8m
    ₽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 48m
    ₽4,767–7,783

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  • Distance: 287 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Petrozavodsk, Russia and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Petrozavodsk to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Sortavala, walk to Sortavala Pier, take the ferry to Valaam Pier, then walk to Valaam Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petrozavodsk Pass to Valaam Monastery via Sortavala, Sortavala Center, Sortavala Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 8h 48m.

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