There are 3 ways to get from Smolensk to Polatsk by train or car
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Smolensk to Polatsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Polatsk is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Polatsk is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smolensk and arriving at Polock. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Smolensk and Polatsk is 300 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Polatsk without a car is to train via Orsha which takes 4h 43m and costs $13 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Smolensk to Polatsk, including transfers.
Smolensk to Polatsk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Smolensk station.
Smolensk to Polatsk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Orsha Centr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Polatsk is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Smolensk to Polatsk.
What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Polatsk, Belarus?
You can take a train from Smolensk to Polock via Orsha Centr in around 4h 43m.
Train from Smolensk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $22–25
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $35–45
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $65–90
Train from Orsha Centr to Polock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $24–28
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $40–50
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $70–95
Train from Smolensk to Polock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $28–33
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–55
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $80–120
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Smolensk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $70–110
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $10–13
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $21–30
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Smolensk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- $9–13
- Commuter Electric Train
- $5–7
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Smolensk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $65–90
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $50–70
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $25–35
Train from Orsha Centr to Polock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
Train from Orsha Centr to Polock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
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