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

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Sochi is to train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000 and takes 36h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Sochi is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 45000.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Petersburg and Sochi?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Sochi station. However, there are services departing from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and arriving at Sochi Bus station via Millerovo and Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Petersburg and Sochi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moskovsky Railway Terminal and arriving at Sochi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36h 48m.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Sochi?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Sochi is 1979 km. The road distance is 2318.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Sochi without a car is to train which takes 36h 48m and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Saint Petersburg to Sochi, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Sochi train from?

Saint Petersburg to Sochi train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Saint Petersburg to Sochi?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Sochi is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 45000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000 and takes 36h 48m, you could also bus, which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 10000 and takes 44h 53m.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Sochi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Sochi train arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Sochi train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Sochi station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Sochi?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Sochi is 2319 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Sochi.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane LED - AER
7h 34m
₽10,642–44,201
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Sochitrain 035A
36h 48m
₽5,500–11,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Millerovobus
2. Take the bus from Millerovo to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Sochi Bus stationbus
44h 53m
₽6,609–9,803
Drive 2,318.8 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Sochicar 2,318.8 km
28h 10m
₽16,001–23,112
Train via Taman’
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Tamantrain 007A / ...
2. Take the train from Taman to Sochitrain 316С
42h 35m
₽5,870–9,361

Saint Petersburg to Sochi by train

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36h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,979.3 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Smartavia, Nordwind Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Sochi International Airport (AER) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Sochi once daily. Tickets cost ₽5,500–11,000 and the journey takes 36h 48m.

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