There are 5 ways to get from Sochi to Rostov Oblast by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Sochi to Rostov Gltrain 102С / ...
7h 15m₽4,555–7,598Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Sochi to Rostov-na-Donu551.4 km
8h 32m₽922Train via Bataysk
- Take the train from Sochi to Bataysktrain 808Э
8h 5m₽1,853–2,912Drive 550.1 km
- Drive from Sochi to Rostov-on-Doncar 550.1 km
7h 58m₽3,823–5,522Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sochi to Rostov-on-Dontaxi 550.1 km
7h 58m₽11,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Rostov Oblast is to rideshare which costs RUB 922 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sochi to Rostov Oblast is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs RUB 4500 - RUB 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Sochi to Rostov Oblast. However, there are services departing from Sochi and arriving at Rostov Gl via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Sochi and Rostov Oblast is 509 km. The road distance is 550.1 km.
The best way to get from Sochi to Rostov Oblast without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs RUB 4500 - RUB 8000.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Sochi to Rostov Oblast, including transfers.
Sochi to Rostov Oblast train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Sochi station.
Sochi to Rostov Oblast train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Rostov Gl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Rostov Oblast is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Sochi to Rostov Oblast.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sochi and Rostov Oblast. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Rostov Oblast, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Sochi to Rostov Gl 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,600–3,900 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Sochi to Rostov Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,900
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Sochi to Rostov-na-Donu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽922
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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