There are 6 ways to get from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yaroslavl Gl to Nijnii Novgorod Moskovtrain 047А
7h 38m₽1,500–3,600Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Yaroslavl to Nizhniy Novgorod362 km
6h 32m₽705Bus
- Take the bus from Yaroslavl Bus station to Kostroma Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kostroma Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiybus
10h 5m₽2,202–3,133Train via Kovrov
- Take the train from Yaroslavl Gl to Kovrov-1train 047А
- Take the train from Kovrov-1 to Nijnii Novgorod Moskovtrain 047А / ...
7h 52m₽1,754–5,588Drive 361.5 km
- Drive from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorodcar 361.5 km
5h 51m₽2,493–3,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorodtaxi 361.5 km
5h 51m₽6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod is to rideshare which costs RUB 705 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs RUB 2400 - RUB 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Yaroslavl station to Nizhny Novgorod. However, there are services departing from Yaroslavl Bus station and arriving at Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy via Kostroma Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yaroslavl Gl and arriving at Nijnii Novgorod Moskov. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod is 424 km. The road distance is 361.5 km.
The best way to get from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 3600.
The train from Yaroslavl Gl to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov takes 7h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by Autoline, depart from Yaroslavl Bus station.
Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Yaroslavl Gl station.
The best way to get from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2200 - RUB 3200 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Yaroslavl, Russia and Nizhny Novgorod, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Yaroslavl Gl to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,500–3,600 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yaroslavl Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy via Kostroma Bus station in around 10h 5m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Yaroslavl Gl to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,600
Train from Yaroslavl Gl to Kovrov-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–2,900
Train from Kovrov-1 to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,900–2,700
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Kovrov-1 to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽650–1,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽850–1,300
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽650–950
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Yaroslavl Bus station to Kostroma Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Kostroma Bus station to Nizhny Novgorod Kanavinskiy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Yaroslavl to Nizhniy Novgorod
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽705
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–8,500
Citymobil
- Phone
- +7 4852 700-005
- Website
- city-mobil.ru
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 4852 77-77-77
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 4852 226-622
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod bus services, operated by Autoline, arrive at Kostroma Bus station.
Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Yaroslavl to Nizhny Novgorod.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.