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How to get fromSortavala to Kizhi Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sortavala to Kizhi Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi Islandferry ferry
    7h 48m
    ₽5,654–5,984

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Passtrain train 160B
    2. Take the ferry from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi Islandferry ferry
    8h 33m
    ₽5,713–8,718

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  • Distance: 328.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Kizhi Island, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Sortavala to Kizhi Island. However, you can take the bus to Petrozavodsk Bus station, take the taxi to Petrozavodsk, then take the ferry to Kizhi Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sortavala Center to Kizhi Island via Sortavala, Petrozavodsk Pass, and Petrozavodsk in around 8h 33m.

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