Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod

Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod

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Transportation from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod

Facts about the transport from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure8:55 AM
Latest Departure10:20 PM
Departures per day0
Distance1162 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroflot Russian Airlines, Local Carrier, Local carrier, Nordwind Airlines, Pobeda Airlines

How to get from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod

Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 70.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.35.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 10m to reach Nizhny Novgorod.

How much does it cost to get from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod?

Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod can be as cheap as USD 12.35 if you opt for a Local Carrier bus and as expensive as USD 70.67 if you buy a Aeroflot Russian 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 Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod ?

  • 1 from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod starting from 08:55 Saint Petersburg Airport until 22:20 Saint Petersburg Airport
  • 1 from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod starting from 16:00 Saint Petersburg until 16:10 Saint Petersburg

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod.

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 Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 25.39.

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 Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Pobeda Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod 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 Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod

Local carrier, Local Carrier

What is the most popular transport to get from Saint Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus