What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista is to bus which costs RUB 4800 - RUB 7000 and takes 36h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 40000.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Petersburg and Elista?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and arriving at Elista. Services depart twice a week. The journey takes approximately 36h.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Elista is 1788 km. The road distance is 1961.8 km.

How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Elista without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista without a car is to train and bus via Yasenevo which takes 28h 15m and costs RUB 4900 - RUB 25000.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Elista bus from?

Saint Petersburg to Elista bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 40000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 4800 - RUB 7000 and takes 36h.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Elista bus arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Elista bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Elista station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Elista?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Elista is 1962 km. It takes approximately 24h 25m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Elista.

Saint Petersburg to Elista - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Elista by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Elista Airport
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Elista Airport (ESL)plane LED - ESL
11h 10m
₽8,770–39,356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Elistabus
36h
₽4,800–7,000
Train, bus via Yasenevo
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Leningradsky Railway Terminaltrain 775А / ...
2. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Elistabus
28h 15m
₽4,979–24,580
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Volgodonskayatrain 099А
2. Take the bus from Volgodonsk to Elistabus
42h 11m
₽6,337–10,928
Drive 1,961.8 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Elistacar 1,961.8 km
24h 25m
₽13,526–19,538
Fly to Volgograd International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Volgograd International Airport (VOG)plane LED - VOG
2. Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elistabus
13h 36m
₽8,960–39,106

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Elista Airport (ESL) flights

5Weekly Planes

12h 55mAverage Duration

₽8,722Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,788.3 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Elista, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Elista Airport (ESL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Elista twice a week. Tickets cost ₽4,800–7,000 and the journey takes 36h.

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