There are 5 ways to get from Smolensk to Belarus by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Smolensk to Minsk Pastrain 717М / ...
3h 8m$13–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Smolensk to Minsk320.8 km
4h 23m$7Bus
- Take the bus from Smolensk to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
4h 19m$33Train via Zhodzina
- Take the train from Smolensk to Zhodzinatrain 027Б / ...
- Take the train from Zhodzina to Minsk Vostochniytrain
5h 34m$39–66Drive 322.5 km
- Drive from Smolensk to Minskcar 322.5 km
3h 54m$27–39
Smolensk to Belarus by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Belarus is to rideshare which costs $7 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Belarus is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $13 - $95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Smolensk and arriving at Minsk Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smolensk and arriving at Minsk Pas. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Smolensk and Belarus is 328 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Belarus without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $13 - $95.
The train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Smolensk to Belarus bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, depart from Smolensk station.
Smolensk to Belarus train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Smolensk station.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Belarus is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $13 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Belarus?
Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains) operates a train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercars Europe operates a bus from Smolensk to Minsk Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $33 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- $13–19
- Commuter Electric Train
- $14–20
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $90–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $15–21
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $28–40
- Phone
- 105
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
Train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $41–70
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $41–45
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $70
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $120–150
Train from Smolensk to Zhodzina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–64
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $37–41
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $64
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $110–140
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Smolensk to Minsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $70–95
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $80–110
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–40
- Phone
- 105
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
Train from Zhodzina to Minsk Vostochniy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Phone
- +375 (29) 643 70 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercars Europe
Bus from Smolensk to Minsk Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Intercars Europe
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Smolensk to Minsk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Smolensk to Belarus bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.
Smolensk to Belarus train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Minsk Pas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Belarus is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Smolensk to Belarus.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Smolensk and Belarus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.