There are 11 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Mineralnye Vody Airport, fly to Petrozavodsk Airport
best- Take the train from Rostov Gl to Beshtautrain
- Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)plane MRV - PES
11h 28m₽11,406–45,635Train via Okulovka
cheapest- Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Uglovkatrain 008C
- Take the train from Okulovka to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 092А / ...
33h 19m₽5,097–11,452Train
- Take the train from Rostov Gl to Kazansky Railway Terminaltrain 102С / ...
- Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 018А / ...
27h₽5,209–11,830Bus
- Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Millerovobus
- Take the bus from Millerovo to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
41h 7m₽5,370–9,105Drive 2,086.5 km
- Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Petrozavodskcar 2,086.5 km
25h 39m₽14,133–20,414Train to Krasnodar, fly to Pulkovo Airport, train
- Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1train
- Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane KRR - LED
- Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
15h 13m₽10,104–44,394Train to Krasnodar, fly to Petrozavodsk Airport
- Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1train
- Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)plane KRR - PES
11h 14m₽9,764–43,964Train to Sochi International Airport, fly to Petrozavodsk Airport
- Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Sochi Airporttrain
- Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)plane AER - PES
13h 59m₽11,299–44,954Train to Volgograd International Airport, fly to Pulkovo Airport, train
- Take the train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1train
- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane VOG - LED
- Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
24h 11m₽10,073–41,754Train to Volgograd International Airport, fly to Petrozavodsk Airport
- Take the train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1train
- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)plane VOG - PES
24h 28m₽9,233–41,324Train #2
- Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Malaya Visheratrain 036C
- Take the train from Malaya Vishera to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 160B
42h 58m₽5,249–12,764
Rostov-on-Don to Karelia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia is to bus which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 9500 and takes 41h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia is to train and fly which takes 11h 14m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 44000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rostov-on-Don station to Karelia station. However, there are services departing from Rostov-on-Don bus station and arriving at Petrozavodsk Bus station via Millerovo and Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia. However, there are services departing from Rostov Gl and arriving at Petrozavodsk Pass via Leningradsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
The distance between Rostov-on-Don and Karelia is 2592 km. The road distance is 2086.5 km.
The best way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia without a car is to train which takes 27h and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 12000.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia, including transfers.
Rostov-on-Don to Karelia bus services, operated by Donavtovokzal, depart from Rostov-on-Don bus station.
Rostov-on-Don to Karelia train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Rostov Gl station.
The best way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia is to train which takes 27h and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 9500 and takes 41h 7m.
What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Karelia, Russia?
You can take a train from Rostov Gl to Petrozavodsk Pass via Kazansky Railway Terminal and Leningradsky Railway Terminal in around 27h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Petrozavodsk Bus station via Millerovo and Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 41h 7m.
- Website
- severstal-avia.ru
Flights from Mineralnye Vody Airport to Petrozavodsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽9,000–42,000
Flights from Krasnodar to Petrozavodsk Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–40,000
Flights from Sochi International Airport to Petrozavodsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽9,500–42,000
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Petrozavodsk Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–37,000
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Petrozavodsk Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–55,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Krasnodar to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–39,000
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–36,000
- Website
- flysmartavia.com
Flights from Krasnodar to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–39,000
- Website
- utair.ru
Flights from Krasnodar to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–39,000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Pulkovo Airport via Moscow Domodedovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–36,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Rostov Gl to Beshtau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,500
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,000–1,400
Train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,000–1,400
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Sochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,700
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,900–2,700
Train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Rostov Gl to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽3,200–6,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽14,000–20,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,200–4,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,600–6,500
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–5,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽12,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,500–3,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,800–5,500
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–4,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–4,000
Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–4,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–4,000
Train from Okulovka to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,800
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,800
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Malaya Vishera
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽4,400–8,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽18,000–25,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,400–6,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,500
Train from Malaya Vishera to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–4,700
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽10,000–15,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,200–2,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,400–4,700
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- Grand Service Express
Train from Rostov Gl to Kazansky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,700–4,200
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,700–2,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,600–4,200
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,000
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽900–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽800–950
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,000
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽900–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽800–950
Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–1,900
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–1,900
Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–1,900
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–1,900
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Uglovka
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,400–5,500
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,400–3,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,700–5,500
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Malaya Vishera
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,600–6,000
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,600–3,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–6,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽480–900
- Book at
- Russian Railways
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽480–900
- Book at
- Russian Railways
- Phone
- 105
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,000–5,244
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,000–3,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,244
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,500–11,000
Train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,000–5,244
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,000–3,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,244
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,500–11,000
- Website
- Donavtovokzal
Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Millerovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽370
- Website
- Donavtovokzal
- Schedules at
- Donavtovokzal
- Book at
- Donbilet
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Millerovo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Millerovo to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8142) 72-20-12
- [email protected]
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200
- Website
- Karelavtotrans
- Schedules at
- Karelavtotrans
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–2,000
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
- Phone
- +7-812-612-82-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- bus.sovavto.ru
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,490
- Schedules at
- bus.sovavto.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Rostov-on-Don to Karelia bus services, operated by Donavtovokzal, arrive at Millerovo station.
Rostov-on-Don to Karelia train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kazansky Railway Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostov-on-Don to Karelia is 2087 km. It takes approximately 25h 39m to drive from Rostov-on-Don to Karelia.



















