What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery is to train and bus which costs RUB 2600 - RUB 4200 and takes 15h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 49m and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 29000.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Petersburg and Optina Monastery?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery. However, there are services departing from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and arriving at Kozelsk via Salaryevo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Petersburg and Optina Monastery?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery. However, there are services departing from Moskovsky Railway Terminal and arriving at Suhinichi-Glavnye via Komsomolskaya and Kiyevsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Optina Monastery is 792 km. The road distance is 919.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 8h 36m and costs RUB 3200 - RUB 24000.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery train from?

Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.

Train or bus from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery is to train via Moscow which takes 8h 36m and costs RUB 3200 - RUB 24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2500 - RUB 4900 and takes 17h 49m.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery bus arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery train arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Leningradsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery is 920 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery.

Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Grabtsevo Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Grabtsevo Airport (KLF)plane LED - KLF
2. Take the taxi from Grabtsevo Airport (KLF) to Optina Monasterytaxi
4h 49m
₽5,720–28,266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Kozelskbus
17h 49m
₽2,550–4,870
Train via Moscow
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Leningradsky Railway Terminaltrain 775А / ...
2. Take the train from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnyetrain 737А / ...
8h 36m
₽3,229–23,780
Drive 919.6 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monasterycar 919.6 km
10h 54m
₽6,257–9,038
Fly to Moscow Vnukovo, train
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane LED - VKO
2. Take the train from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnyetrain
9h 22m
₽6,200–31,166
Fly to Domodedovo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane LED - DME
2. Take the train from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnyetrain
9h 36m
₽6,555–31,596
Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane LED - SVO
2. Take the train from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnyetrain
10h 13m
₽6,355–31,446
Train
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnyetrain 139М
14h 7m
₽3,121–5,894
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Moscow Kursky Stationtrain 077А
2. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Kozelskbus
15h 32m
₽2,678–4,161

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Grabtsevo Airport (KLF) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

₽4,733Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saint Petersburg to Optina Monastery.

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Distance: 792.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Optina Monastery, Russia?

You can take a train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Optina Monastery via Leningradsky Railway Terminal, Komsomolskaya, Kiyevskaya, Kiyevsky Railway Terminal, and Suhinichi-Glavnye in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Optina Monastery via Moskow, Bus Station " Northern Gate", Khovrino, Levoberezhnaya, Leningradsky Railway Terminal, Komsomolskaya, Salaryevo, Salaryevo Bus Station, and Kozelsk in around 17h 49m.

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