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How to get fromRostov-on-Don to Donetskby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Donetsk by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Kamensk-Shakhtinskybus bus
    3h 19m
    ₽1,767–2,339

  2. Drive 165 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Donetskcar car 165 km
    2h 9m
    ₽1,118–1,615

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Kamenskaiatrain train 019С / ...
    3h 20m
    ₽3,326–5,397

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rostov-on-Don to Donetsktaxi taxi 165 km
    2h 9m
    ₽3,000–3,700

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Rabochiy Gorodok to Lihaiatrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Lihaia to Donetsktaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    ₽1,274–1,680

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  • Distance: 174.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Donetsk, Russia?

Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Kamensk-Shakhtinsky once daily. Tickets cost ₽1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Rostov Gl to Kamenskaia every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₽950–2,800 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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