There are 5 ways to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Pskov Bus stationbus 958 / ...
- Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Smolenskbus
11h 25m₽1,858–3,336Train via Vitebsk
- Take the train from Velikiy Novgorod to Vitebsktrain 069А
- Take the train from Vitebsk to Smolensktrain 639Б/056Ь
13h 24m₽5,180–9,879Drive 548.4 km
- Drive from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolenskcar 548.4 km
8h 31m₽3,654–5,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensktaxi 548.4 km
8h 31m₽6,000–7,500Train
- Take the train from Velikiy Novgorod to Malaia Visheratrain 042Ч
- Take the train from Malaia Vishera to Smolensktrain 087А
16h 24m₽2,931–6,959
Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk is to bus which costs RUB 1800 - RUB 3400 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk is to drive which takes 8h 31m and costs RUB 3600 - RUB 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velikiy Novgorod station to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station and arriving at Smolensk via Pskov Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Velikiy Novgorod and arriving at Smolensk via Vitebsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Velikiy Novgorod and Smolensk is 670 km. The road distance is 548.4 km.
The best way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs RUB 1800 - RUB 3400.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk, including transfers.
Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk bus services, operated by SKSauto, depart from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station.
Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Velikiy Novgorod station.
The best way to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs RUB 1800 - RUB 3400. Alternatively, you can train via Vitebsk, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 10000 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Velikiy Novgorod, Russia and Smolensk, Russia?
You can take a bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Smolensk via Pskov Bus station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk via Vitebsk in around 13h 24m.
- Phone
- 105
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
Train from Velikiy Novgorod to Vitebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,100–7,079
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,100–4,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽7,079
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽13,000–15,000
Train from Vitebsk to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,700–4,674
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- Website
- Belarusian Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,700–3,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,674
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–10,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Vitebsk to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,800
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,800
Train from Velikiy Novgorod to Malaia Vishera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 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 Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,100–4,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽10,000–15,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,100–2,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,300–4,500
- Phone
- 8 800 770 00 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SKSauto
Bus from Velikiy Novgorod Bus station to Pskov Bus station
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–2,000
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–7,500
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (8162) 22-22-22
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk bus services, operated by SKSauto, arrive at Pskov Bus station.
Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Vitebsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk is 548 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Velikiy Novgorod to Smolensk.