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What is the best way to travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool and Buses for the journey to St. Petersburg from Moscow. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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What is the cheapest way to reach St. Petersburg from Moscow?

You can get to St. Petersburg with just $24 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

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    Cheapest Carpool Friday

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    7h 0m
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    1:00 AM
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    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

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    6h 10m
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    from $28

What are the fastest trips from Moscow to St. Petersburg?

You can get to St. Petersburg from Moscow in just 6h 10m with a Car from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

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    Fastest Carpool Friday

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    7h 0m
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    Moscow
    1:00 AM
    St. Petersburg
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    from $24
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    8h 0m
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    12:20 PM
    Moscow
    8:20 PM
    St. Petersburg
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    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
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    11:30 AM
    Moscow
    5:40 PM
    St. Petersburg
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    Economy
    from $28
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Moscow to St. Petersburg

What are the most popular stations in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

In Moscow, you will usually depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Vodny Stadion or Setun', while in St. Petersburg you will be arriving at Baltic Station, Hotel or Kirovskiy zavod Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to St. Petersburg from Moscow? With 1 connections between 1 Car and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Moscow and St. Petersburg, you can pay as low as $24 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Car from BlaBlaCar: you will get to St. Petersburg in just 6h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg are BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Moscow and St. Petersburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cherëmushki or to Saint Petersburg, and look at flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and landing at Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg?

The most popular companies between Moscow and St. Petersburg, are BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

All you need to know when you travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Moscow to St. Petersburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg

How can I reach St. Petersburg from Moscow?

Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Car and Bus, with which you can get to St. Petersburg from Moscow.

How far is St. Petersburg from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow and St. Petersburg is 393.5 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 108 kgs, and a flight 156 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Moscow to St. Petersburg?

You can get to St. Petersburg with just $24 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Moscow to St. Petersburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to St. Petersburg in just 6h 10m with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Moscow and to St. Petersburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Moscow and to St. Petersburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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