What is the cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’?

The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’ is to train via Moscow which costs RUB 3500 - RUB 7000 and takes 16h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’?

The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’ is to train and fly which takes 9h 48m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 34000.

Is there a direct bus between Smolensk and Kazan’?

No, there is no direct bus from Smolensk to Kazan’ station. However, there are services departing from Smolensk and arriving at Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station via Метро «Тропарёво», Метро «Китай-город» and Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Smolensk and Kazan’?

No, there is no direct train from Smolensk to Kazan’. However, there are services departing from Smolensk and arriving at Kazan-Pass via Belorusskaya and Kazansky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Smolensk to Kazan’?

The distance between Smolensk and Kazan’ is 1170 km. The road distance is 1197.4 km.

How do I travel from Smolensk to Kazan’ without a car?

The best way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’ without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 16h 12m and costs RUB 3500 - RUB 7000.

How long does it take to get from Smolensk to Kazan’?

It takes approximately 16h 12m to get from Smolensk to Kazan’, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smolensk to Kazan’ bus from?

Smolensk to Kazan’ bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, depart from Smolensk station.

Where do I catch the Smolensk to Kazan’ train from?

Smolensk to Kazan’ train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Smolensk station.

Train or bus from Smolensk to Kazan’?

The best way to get from Smolensk to Kazan’ is to train via Moscow which takes 16h 12m and costs RUB 3500 - RUB 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 7000 and takes 23h 7m.

Where does the Smolensk to Kazan’ bus arrive?

Smolensk to Kazan’ bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, arrive at Salaryevo Bus Station.

Where does the Smolensk to Kazan’ train arrive?

Smolensk to Kazan’ train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Moscow Belorussky Station.

Can I drive from Smolensk to Kazan’?

Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Kazan’ is 1197 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Smolensk to Kazan’.

Smolensk to Kazan’ - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Smolensk to Kazan’ by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Moscow
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1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain 722Б / ...
2. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Passtrain 002Й / ...
16h 12m
₽3,585–6,829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smolensk to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Kazan Stolichnyy Bus stationbus
23h 7m
₽5,700–6,760
Drive 1,197.4 km
1. Drive from Smolensk to Kazan’car 1,197.4 km
16h 58m
₽7,978–11,523
Train to Sheremetyevo International Airport, fly to Kazan
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Kazan (KZN)plane SVO - KZN
9h 48m
₽6,585–33,629
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaiatrain 028Б / ...
2. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Kazan Vostochnyy Bus stationbus
24h 10m
₽3,795–11,513
Train
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy stationtrain 150Б/690Й
2. Take the train from Nizhny Novgorod Moskovskiy station to Kazan-Passtrain
42h 28m
₽5,013–11,146
Train to Minsk National Airport, fly to Kazan
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Minsk Pastrain
2. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Kazan (KZN)plane MSQ - KZN
10h 18m
₽7,819–43,213
Train to Sheremetyevo International Airport, fly to Cheboksary Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Cheboksary Airport (CSY)plane SVO - CSY
3. Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Kazan' North bus stationbus
12h 21m
₽7,296–33,135
Train to Moscow Vnukovo, fly to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
2. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport (ULV)plane VKO - ULV
3. Take the train from Laishevka to Kazan-Passtrain
13h 20m
₽7,265–32,779
Train to Sheremetyevo International Airport, fly to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Smolensk to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport (ULV)plane SVO - ULV
3. Take the train from Laishevka to Kazan-Passtrain
14h 3m
₽7,380–33,889

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Kazan (KZN) flights

67Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

₽4,945Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,169.5 km
Duration: 16h 12m

What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Kazan’, Russia?

You can take a train from Smolensk to Kazan-Pass via Moscow Belorussky Station, Belorusskaya, Komsomolskaya, and Kazansky Railway Terminal in around 16h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smolensk to Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station via Salaryevo Bus Station, Salaryevo, Troparevo, Метро «Тропарёво», Метро «Китай-город», Метро «Рязанский проспект», Ryazansky Prospekt, Kotelniki, and Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station in around 23h 7m.

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