There are 10 ways to get from Rostov to Saint Petersburg by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Moscow
best- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminaltrain 107Я / ...
- Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 754А / ...
7h 1m₽2,492–22,823Train, bus
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavltrain
- Take the bus from Yaroslavl Bus station to Vologdabus
- Take the bus from Vologda to Saint Petersburg Dybenkobus
16h 4mDrive 769.2 km
- Drive from Rostov to Saint Petersburgcar 769.2 km
9h 57m₽5,352–7,730Train to Tunoshna Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Liutovotrain
- Fly from Tunoshna Airport (IAR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane IAR - LED
5h₽5,647–30,837Train
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavl Gltrain 102Я / ...
- Take the train from Yaroslavl Gl to Moskovsky Railway Terminaltrain 045Я / ...
13h 50m₽4,031–7,962Train, bus via Cherepovets
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Cherepovec 1train 126М
- Take the bus from Cherepovets Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 6296
16h 5m₽2,629–6,399Train to Moscow Vnukovo, fly
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminaltrain
- Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane VKO - LED
7h 39m₽5,707–31,373Train to Domodedovo International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminaltrain
- Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane DME - LED
7h 47m₽5,997–31,723Train to Cherepovets, fly
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Cherepovec 1train
- Fly from Cherepovets (CEE) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane CEE - LED
10h 47m₽5,739–29,919Train to Kostroma, fly
- Take the train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Kostroma Novaiatrain
- Fly from Kostroma (KMW) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane KMW - LED
6h 28m₽5,538–30,964
Tunoshna Airport (IAR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostov to Saint Petersburg is to train and bus via Cherepovets which costs RUB 2600 - RUB 6500 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rostov to Saint Petersburg is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 31000.
No, there is no direct train from Rostov to Saint Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Rostov-Iaroslavskii and arriving at Moskovsky Railway Terminal via Leningradsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Rostov and Saint Petersburg is 863 km. The road distance is 769.2 km.
The best way to get from Rostov to Saint Petersburg without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 7h 1m and costs RUB 2400 - RUB 23000.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Rostov to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.
Rostov to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Rostov-Iaroslavskii station.
Rostov to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostov to Saint Petersburg is 769 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Rostov to Saint Petersburg.
What companies run services between Rostov, Russia and Saint Petersburg, Russia?
You can take a train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Moskovsky Railway Terminal via Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal and Leningradsky Railway Terminal in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–28,000
- Website
- rusline.aero
Flights from Tunoshna Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,500–28,000
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–28,000
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport via Tambov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–36,000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Domodedovo International Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽4,700–28,000
- Website
- severstal-avia.ru
Flights from Cherepovets to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,900–26,000
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Tunoshna Airport to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,500–28,000
- Website
- alrosa.aero
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–28,000
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–28,000
- Website
- utair.ru
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–28,000
- Website
- kostroma-avia.ru
Flights from Kostroma to Pulkovo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,700–28,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,900
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–4,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽10,000–14,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,900–2,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,100–4,300
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavl
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–950
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Liutovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavl Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Yaroslavl Gl to Moskovsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–4,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽10,000–15,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,200–4,500
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Cherepovec 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,900
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,900
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Cherepovec 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽900–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽750–1,100
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽2,200–3,200
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽200–950
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽650–950
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽200–290
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽750–1,100
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽750–1,100
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽550–1,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽800–1,200
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽550–750
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- grandexpress.ru
Train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–20,000
- Website
- https://grandexpress.ru/
- Kupé
- ₽5,000–9,000
- SW
- ₽10,000–20,000
- Luxe
- ₽60,000
Train from Rostov-Iaroslavskii to Yaroslavl Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–3,463
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,463
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–7,000
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Cherepovets Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
- Phone
- +7 (812) 245-06-70
- [email protected]
- Website
- bus.ptk.express
Bus from Cherepovets Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–1,900
- Schedules at
- ptk.express
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