There are 7 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Dybenko to Velskbus
14h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Velsktrain 078Я/077Я / ...
18h 27m₽2,560–5,586Drive 907.6 km
- Drive from Saint Petersburg to Vel’skcar 907.6 km
13h 9m₽6,314–9,120Fly to Cherepovets, train
- Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Cherepovets (CEE)plane LED - CEE
- Take the train from Cherepovec 1 to Velsktrain
12h 15m₽5,830–30,136Fly to Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport, bus
- Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport (ARH)plane LED - ARH
- Take the bus from Arhangelsk Bus station to Velskbus
11h 35m₽7,410–31,516Fly to Kotlas Airport, train
- Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Kotlas Airport (KSZ)plane LED - KSZ
- Take the train from Iadriha to Velsktrain
9h 14m₽7,030–34,546Fly to Tunoshna Airport, train
- Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Tunoshna Airport (IAR)plane LED - IAR
- Take the train from Yaroslavl Gl to Velsktrain
14h 27m₽6,870–32,766
Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Cherepovets (CEE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk is to train which costs RUB 2500 - RUB 6000 and takes 18h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk is to fly and train which takes 9h 14m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 35000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk. However, there are services departing from Малая Морская Ул., Ст. Метро "Адмиралтейская" and arriving at Velsk via Saint Petersburg Dybenko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk. However, there are services departing from Spasskaya and arriving at Velsk via Ladozhsky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.
The distance between Saint Petersburg and Vel’sk is 923 km. The road distance is 907.6 km.
The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk without a car is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 57m to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk, including transfers.
Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk bus services, operated by Autoline, depart from Saint Petersburg Dybenko station.
Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal station.
The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 2500 - RUB 6000 and takes 18h 27m.
What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Vel’sk, Russia?
Autoline operates a bus from Saint Petersburg Dybenko to Velsk 4 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 1m. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Velsk 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₽2,500–5,500 and the journey takes 17h 14m.
- Website
- flysmartavia.com
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–29,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–29,000
- Website
- severstal-avia.ru
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Cherepovets
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,900–26,000
- Website
- rusline.aero
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Kotlas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–31,000
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Tunoshna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,500–28,000
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Tunoshna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,500–28,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Velsk
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–5,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽12,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,500–3,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,800–5,500
Train from Cherepovec 1 to Velsk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,600–3,600
Train from Iadriha to Velsk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
Train from Yaroslavl Gl to Velsk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk bus services, operated by Autoline, arrive at Velsk station.
Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Velsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk is 908 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Vel’sk.



