Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg

Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg

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Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg Schedule

Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Russian Railways 2nd Class Sleeper with AC 01:59 - 12:40RUB 5,696
Russian Railways 2nd Class Comfort Sleeper 04:06 - 07:47$ 66.80
Russian Railways 3rd Class Comfort Sleeper 10:47 - 21:05RUB 3,809
Russian Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 17:23 - 04:20RUB 3,432
Russian Railways 2nd Class Comfort Sleeper 19:05 - 05:01RUB 5,495
Russian Railways 2nd Class Comfort Sleeper 23:40 - 10:09$ 54.60

Transportation from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg

  • Trains
    $ 37.19
  • Buses are not available
  • Ferries are not available
  • Flights are not available
  • Taxis are not available
  • Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1d 3h 37m
Earliest Departure1:59 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day0
Distance1795 kilometers
Transport Companies

How to get from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg

Travelling between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 66.60 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 29.52.

How long does it take to get from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg?

It can take you anywhere between 28 and 35 hours to travel between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg. Train will bring you to your destination in 1d 3h 37m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 10h 57m to reach Saint Petersburg.

How much does it cost to get from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg?

Travelling between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg can be as cheap as USD 29.52 if you opt for a Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Nordavia, Nordwind Airlines, S7 Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 66.60 if you buy a Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Nordavia, Nordwind Airlines, S7 Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg ?

  • 2 from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg starting from 05:10 Rostov on Don Airport until 21:55 Rostov on Don Airport
  • 2 from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg starting from 01:59 Rostov on Don railway station until 23:40 Rostov on Don railway station
  • 1 from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg starting from 18:20 Kushchyovskaya until 20:35 Rostov on Don

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 29.52.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Nordavia, Nordwind Airlines, S7 Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rostov on Don and Saint Petersburg

Local carrier, Local Carrier

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Rostov on Don to Saint Petersburg?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly