There are 3 ways to get from Polatsk to Smolensk by train or car
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Train via Orsha
best- Take the train from Polock to Orsha Centrtrain 705Б
- Take the train from Orsha Centr to Smolensktrain 639Б/056Ь / ...
4h 45m₽1,081–11,357Drive 234.3 km
- Drive from Polatsk to Smolenskcar 234.3 km
3h 23m₽1,695–2,448Train
- Take the train from Polock to Smolensktrain 639Б/056Ь
5h 37m₽2,400–4,600
Polatsk to Smolensk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polatsk to Smolensk is to drive which costs RUB 1600 - RUB 2500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Polatsk to Smolensk is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs RUB 1600 - RUB 2500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polock and arriving at Smolensk. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Polatsk and Smolensk is 300 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Polatsk to Smolensk without a car is to train via Orsha which takes 4h 45m and costs RUB 1000 - RUB 12000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Polatsk to Smolensk, including transfers.
Polatsk to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (High Speed Trains), depart from Polock station.
Polatsk to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (High Speed Trains), arrive at Orsha Centr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polatsk to Smolensk is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Polatsk to Smolensk.
What companies run services between Polatsk, Belarus and Smolensk, Russia?
You can take a train from Polock to Smolensk via Orsha Centr in around 4h 45m.
Train from Polock to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–850
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
Train from Polock to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–3,900
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,300–3,900
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,800–3,500
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,800–2,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,000–3,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,000–7,500
Train from Polock to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–4,600
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,400–2,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,900–4,600
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
Train from Polock to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice 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) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽420–1,100
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽750–1,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽420–600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–7,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–7,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,200–6,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,700
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