There are 3 ways to get from Vitebsk to Smolensk by train or car
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Train via Orsha
best- Take the train from Vitebsk to Orsha Centrtrain 083А / ...
- Take the train from Orsha Centr to Smolensktrain 639Б/056Ь / ...
3h 21m₽921–10,793Drive 133.7 km
- Drive from Vitebsk to Smolenskcar 133.7 km
1h 58m₽963–1,391Train
- Take the train from Vitebsk to Smolensktrain 639Б/056Ь
3h 31m₽1,000–2,800
Vitebsk to Smolensk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vitebsk to Smolensk is to drive which costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Vitebsk to Smolensk is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs RUB 950 - RUB 1400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vitebsk and arriving at Smolensk. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Vitebsk and Smolensk is 200 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.
The best way to get from Vitebsk to Smolensk without a car is to train via Orsha which takes 3h 21m and costs RUB 900 - RUB 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Vitebsk to Smolensk, including transfers.
Vitebsk to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Vitebsk station.
Vitebsk to Smolensk train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Orsha Centr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vitebsk to Smolensk is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Vitebsk to Smolensk.
What companies run services between Vitebsk, Belarus and Smolensk, Russia?
You can take a train from Vitebsk to Smolensk via Orsha Centr in around 3h 21m.
Train from Vitebsk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,300
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–3,300
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,000–7,000
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,800–3,500
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,800–2,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,000–3,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,000–7,500
Train from Vitebsk to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,400–4,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
Train from Vitebsk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽500–650
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
Train from Vitebsk to Orsha Centr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Website
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Vitebsk to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,800
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽420–1,100
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽750–1,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽420–600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–7,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–7,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,200–6,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,000–2,700
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