There are 5 ways to get from Tambov to Penza by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1train 124В
6h 14m₽1,300–3,300Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tambov to Penza289.8 km
4h 48m₽575Bus
- Take the bus from Tambov Severniy station to Penza Bus stationbus
6h 30m₽940Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Tambov to Penzacar 290.1 km
4h 4m₽1,960–2,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambov to Penzataxi 290.1 km
4h 4m₽4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Penza is to rideshare which costs RUB 575 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Penza is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs RUB 1900 - RUB 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tambov Severniy station station and arriving at Penza Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Penza 1. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Tambov and Penza is 339 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Penza without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3300.
The train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1 takes 6h 14m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Tambov to Penza bus services, operated by Penza Bus Terminal, depart from Tambov Severniy station.
Tambov to Penza train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Penza is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 940 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Penza, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, Penza Bus Terminal operates a bus from Tambov Severniy station to Penza Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₽940 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
- Phone
- +7 (8412) 94-59-33
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
Bus from Tambov Severniy station to Penza Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽940
- Schedules at
- avtovokzal-penza.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Tambov to Penza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽575
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₽4,800–6,000
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (4752) 66-66-66
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Tambov to Penza bus services, operated by Penza Bus Terminal, arrive at Penza Bus station.
Tambov to Penza train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Penza 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Penza is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Tambov to Penza.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tambov and Penza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.