Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Pyatigorsk is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you RUB 4,232 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere RUB 2,801.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 33 hours to travel between Saint Petersburg and Pyatigorsk depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saint Petersburg and Pyatigorsk. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 8h 20m to reach Pyatigorsk.
Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Pyatigorsk can be as cheap as RUB 2,801 if you opt for a Azimuth Airlines flight and as expensive as RUB 4,232 if you buy a Local Carrier Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saint Petersburg to Pyatigorsk.
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Saint Petersburg to Pyatigorsk, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as RUB 2,846.
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.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Pobeda Airlines, UTair
Travelling from Saint Petersburg to Pyatigorsk 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.
Local Carrier
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