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How to get fromVienna to Saint Petersburgby plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Saint Petersburg by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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  1. Fly from Vienna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane plane VIE - LED
    10h 34m
    ₽8,983–26,428

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespoltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Brest C to Vitebsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    31h 4m
    ₽25,734–36,633

  3. Bus via Minsk

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brnobus bus 919 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brno - Zvonarka to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    36h 43m
    ₽9,322–41,632

  4. Drive  1,787.7 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Saint Petersburgcar car 1,787.7 km
    21h 12m
    ₽27,170–39,245

  5. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane plane BUD - LED
    12h 55m
    ₽9,365–29,930

  6. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodnianighttrain night train En
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespoltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Brest C to Vitebsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    31h 54m
    ₽18,235–33,111

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Ružomberokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ružomberok to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    38h 8m

Vienna to Saint Petersburg by bus and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration36h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₽9,322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

AJet, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Vitebsky Railway Terminal via Warszawa Wschodnia, Terespol, Terespol, Brest Bus station, and Brest C in around 31h 4m.

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