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How to get fromSaint Petersburg to Valaam Monasteryby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Valaam Monastery by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, Hydrofoil via Priozersk

    best
    1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Parnas to Priozerskbus bus 960
    2. Take the ferry from Priozersk Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    6h 19m
    ₽5,600–6,526

  2. Train, Hydrofoil

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain train 821Ч / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    6h 29m
    ₽4,672–5,506

  3. Bus, Hydrofoil

    1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus bus 9248
    2. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    6h 43m
    ₽4,908–5,308

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  • Distance: 226.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Saint Petersburg to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Parnas, walk to Saint Petersburg Parnas, take the bus to Priozersk, take the taxi to Priozersk Pier, take the ferry to Valaam Pier, then walk to Valaam Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Valaam Monastery via Sortavala Center, Sortavala Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 6h 29m.

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