There are 5 ways to get from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don 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 10m₽4,300–7,500Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Sochi to Rostov-na-Donu551.4 km
8h 32m₽938Train via Dagomys
- Take the train from Dagomys to Rostov-Glavnytrain 808Э
9h 10m₽1,437–3,301Drive 549.8 km
- Drive from Sochi to Rostov-on-Doncar 549.8 km
7h 56m₽3,784–5,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sochi to Rostov-on-Dontaxi 549.8 km
7h 56m₽11,000–13,000
Sochi to Rostov-on-Don by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don is to rideshare which costs RUB 938 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs RUB 4300 - RUB 7500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sochi and arriving at Rostov Gl. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Sochi and Rostov-on-Don is 505 km. The road distance is 549.8 km.
The best way to get from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs RUB 4300 - RUB 7500.
The train from Sochi to Rostov Gl takes 7h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sochi to Rostov-on-Don train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Sochi station.
Sochi to Rostov-on-Don train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Rostov Gl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Rostov-on-Don is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sochi and Rostov-on-Don. 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-on-Don, 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
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Sochi to Rostov Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,900
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Sochi to Rostov Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,500
Train from Dagomys to Rostov-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,000
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,700–2,500
Train from Sochi to Rostov Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,300–7,291
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,300–4,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽7,291
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽13,000–16,000
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Sochi to Rostov-na-Donu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽938
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–13,000
Taxi Atlas
- Phone
- +7-938-497-75-75
- Website
- taxiatlas.ru
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (862) 222-22-22
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
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