There are 4 ways to get from Smolensk to Vitebsk by train, 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 via Orsha
best- Take the train from Smolensk to Orsha Centrtrain 001Б / ...
- Take the train from Orsha Centr to Vitebsktrain 083Б / ...
3h 21m$11–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Smolensk to Viciebsk135.1 km
1h 29m$5Train
- Take the train from Smolensk to Vitebsktrain 055Б/640Б
3h 33m$12–35Drive 134.1 km
- Drive from Smolensk to Vitebskcar 134.1 km
1h 58m$12–17
Smolensk to Vitebsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Vitebsk is to rideshare which costs $5 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Vitebsk is to rideshare which takes 1h 29m and costs $5.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smolensk and arriving at Vitebsk. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Smolensk and Vitebsk is 200 km. The road distance is 134.1 km.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Vitebsk without a car is to train via Orsha which takes 3h 21m and costs $11 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Smolensk to Vitebsk, including transfers.
Smolensk to Vitebsk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Smolensk station.
Smolensk to Vitebsk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Orsha Centr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Vitebsk is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Smolensk to Vitebsk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Smolensk and Vitebsk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Vitebsk, Belarus?
You can take a train from Smolensk to Vitebsk via Orsha Centr in around 3h 21m.
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)
- $22–26
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $35–45
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $65–90
Train from Orsha Centr to Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $20–24
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–40
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $60–85
Train from Smolensk to Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $25–29
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $40–50
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $70–100
- 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
Train from Smolensk to Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $80–120
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $12–16
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $24–35
- 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 Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
Train from Orsha Centr to Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Smolensk to Viciebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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