There are 5 ways to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Saint Petersburg Moskovskaya Metrobus
- Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ)plane LED - GOJ
6h 52m₽6,203–30,976Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 4802 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiybus 4896
18h 35m₽2,150–4,852Train
- Take the train from Velikiy Novgorod to Chudovo Moskovskoyetrain 802A / ...
- Take the train from Chudovo Moskovskoye to Dzerjinsktrain 063В
12h 18m₽2,905–10,007Drive 951.2 km
- Drive from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorodcar 951.2 km
11h 57m₽6,547–9,456Train via Malaya Vishera
- Take the train from Velikiy Novgorod to Malaia Visheratrain 042Ч
- Take the train from Malaia Vishera to Nijnii Novgorod Moskovtrain 059А / ...
16h 46m₽3,431–7,959
Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod is to bus which costs RUB 2100 - RUB 4900 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 31000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velikiy Novgorod station to Nizhny Novgorod. However, there are services departing from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station and arriving at Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod. However, there are services departing from Velikiy Novgorod and arriving at Nijnii Novgorod Moskov via Chudovo Moskovskoye and Dzerjinsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Velikiy Novgorod and Nizhny Novgorod is 1101 km. The road distance is 951.2 km.
The best way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs RUB 2900 - RUB 10000.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod, including transfers.
Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by SKSauto, depart from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station.
Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Severo-Zapadnaya PPK, depart from Velikiy Novgorod station.
The best way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs RUB 2900 - RUB 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2100 - RUB 4900 and takes 18h 35m.
What companies run services between Velikiy Novgorod, Russia and Nizhny Novgorod, Russia?
You can take a train from Velikiy Novgorod to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov via Chudovo Moskovskoye and Dzerjinsk in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- flysmartavia.com
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–30,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–30,000
- Phone
- 8 800 775 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ppk-piter.ru
Train from Velikiy Novgorod to Chudovo Moskovskoye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽190–280
- Book at
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Website
- https://ppk-piter.ru
- Website
- https://ppk-piter.ru
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽190–260
- Lastochka Train
- ₽230–280
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Velikiy Novgorod to Chudovo Moskovskoye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–950
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,400
Train from Chudovo Moskovskoye to Dzerjinsk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽12,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,900–5,500
Train from Velikiy Novgorod to Malaia Vishera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,500
Train from Malaia Vishera to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽12,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,800–5,500
- Phone
- 8 800 770 00 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- sks-auto.ru
Bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Saint Petersburg Moskovskaya Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽550–850
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
Bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽450–850
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by SKSauto, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.
Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Severo-Zapadnaya PPK, arrive at Chudovo Moskovskoye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod is 951 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Velikiy Novgorod to Nizhny Novgorod.