Trains from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg depart 5 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 04:04, the last - 22:57. Travel time between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg takes from 04h 57min to 12h 02min. Train tickets from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg cost from 32 USD to 132 USD, depending on a train category, ticket category, date of travel and additional services.
On this page we have collected all the important, useful and relevant information about the railway and trains between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg: train schedules, train types, travel time, ticket classes and prices, main trains on a route, recommended trains, answers to frequently asked questions and traveler reviews.
Petrozavodsk (Петрозаводск)
Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал))
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Train category | Price from |
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04:04 | 10:09 | 06h 05min | 021Ч | Regular Train | 57 USD |
04:05 | 10:09 | 06h 04min | 021У | Regular Train | 36 USD |
06:36 | 12:00 | 05h 24min | 803Ч Lastochka | High-Speed Train | 32 USD |
13:50 | 01:52 | 12h 02min | 160А | Regular Train | 34 USD |
15:25 | 22:16 | 06h 51min | 015А Arctic | Regular Train | 53 USD |
18:00 | 22:57 | 04h 57min | 805Ч Lastochka | High-Speed Train | 32 USD |
22:40 | 06:24 | 07h 44min | 011А | Regular Train | 35 USD |
Yes there are direct trains departing from Petrozavodsk (Петрозаводск) and arriving to Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)). Trains depart 5 times a day.
Trains from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg depart from Petrozavodsk (Петрозаводск) and arrive to Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)).
The fastest train is 805Ч Lastochka, departing at 18:00 from Petrozavodsk and arriving to Ladozhskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 805Ч Lastochka - 04h 57min. Tickets cost from 32 USD.
The cheapest train is 805Ч Lastochka, departing at 18:00 from Petrozavodsk, traveling for 04h 57min and arriving to Ladozhskiy Railway station at 22:57. Tickets for this train cost from 32 USD.
Travel time between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg takes from 04h 57min to 12h 02min, depending on a train and date.
Trains from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg depart from Petrozavodsk (Петрозаводск). The first train a day departs at 04:04.
Trains from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg arrive to Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)).
Train tickets from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg usually cost from 32 USD to 132 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.
Ticket fares for Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg train tickets are regulated by a dynamic pricing system. The main principle can be formulated as follows: the higher the demand and the fewer the seats, the higher the ticket price. We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, in this case you are able to catch the best fares, starting from 32 USD per passenger, which is not available a few days before the departure.
Yes, you can buy tickets online on our website.
Yes, trains in Russia are safe and convenient. You can travel from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg by train without any problems.
In rare cases, there really are changes in the schedule: changing the departure time, canceling trains, launching additional trains, but in most of cases this schedule is accurate. In all situations, we urge you to build your plans based on a real schedule for a specific date, and not on an approximate generalized schedule
We have selected the cheapest, fastest and most comfortable trains for you (at the end of this page). You can use our recommendation. However, please keep in mind that tickets for recommended trains are usually bought first, so they can simply be sold out at the desired date.
Use our ticket search system, indicating the date and number of passengers of interest. After downloading the results - use the filters by departure time, arrival time, travel time, ticket price and ticket classes - so you will find the best trains that best meet your requirements. If there are no trains left after applying the filters, clean the filters and try again.
High-speed trains with speeds up to 250 km/h, first launched in Russia in 2009, immediately became a popular alternative to air travel for both Russian citizens and foreign tourists.
High-Speed Trains Lastochka between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg depart 2 times a day, passing the entire route for 04h 56min - 05h 39min.
High-Speed Trains between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 803Ч, 805Ч.
Interesting fact: Unfortunately, despite the popularity of high-speed trains and a consistently high load (occupancy rate exceeds 87%), High-Speed Trains are still not widespread in Russia, essentially connecting only a few of the most important cities. The reason for this is the huge distances between the cities of Russia, which leads to significant costs required for the construction of new modern railways that would be suitable for high-speed trains.
Important: Try to buy High-Speed Train tickets as early as possible. A few days before departure on High-Speed Trains, usually there are no available seats, and the price of the remaining tickets rises 2-3 times from the original.
High-Speed Trains on the route from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
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06:36 | 12:00 | 05h 24min | 803Ч Lastochka | 32 USD |
18:00 | 22:57 | 04h 57min | 805Ч Lastochka | 32 USD |
Regular Train is historically the first class of trains, nowadays is the most common type of train in Russia that can take you to almost everywhere, slow and reliable. Such trains run at a speed of about 60-80 km/h and make stops at all (or most) stations on their route. Stops can be either for 1-5 minutes, or for 20-30 and even for an hour and a half. Check the train route and duration of stops using the ROUTE button next to each train.
Regular Trains between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg depart 3 times a day, covering the whole route from 05h 36min to 12h 02min.
Regular Trains between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 021Ч, 160А, 011А, 021У, 015А
Interesting fact: at long stops, passengers of Regular Trains often go to the platform and buy traditional pies or local crafts from Babushkas on the platform.
Important: at stops, do not go far from the train! You may not notice the train departing and your personal belongings will go on a trip without you, and you can stay at this station for several hours or even days. Your ticket will not be valid for traveling on the next train and you will have to buy a new ticket at the box office of this station. The staff does not speak any language other than Russian.
Tickets for the Regular Train are usually cheaper (compared to other classes of trains or plane tickets). Regular Train on the route from Petrozavodsk to Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
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04:04 | 10:09 | 06h 05min | 021Ч | 57 USD |
04:05 | 10:09 | 06h 04min | 021У | 36 USD |
13:50 | 01:52 | 12h 02min | 160А | 34 USD |
15:25 | 22:16 | 06h 51min | 015А Arctic | 53 USD |
22:40 | 06:24 | 07h 44min | 011А | 35 USD |
Air-conditioned compartment with two comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the type of the carriage, meal-set, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
2-class is one of the most popular type of the compartment due to the best correlation of price and comfort. The air-conditioned compartment are equipped with four comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the carriage, meal, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
3-Class Open Sleeping also known as "Platzkart" or "Hostel Sleeping", the open type carriage with couchettes, is one of the cheapest options to travel by rail. The Plazlkart is rather comfortable and gives an opportunity to travel in a big company, mix with locals and chat with neighbours all the time.
Carriage with open seating area, used for relatively short journeys. This may include plaid, newspaper, meal, travel kit and air conditioning.
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 06:36 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 12:00
Travel Time - 05h 24min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 32 USD
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 18:00 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 22:57
Travel Time - 04h 57min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 32 USD
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 15:25 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 22:16
Travel Time - 06h 51min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 53 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 63 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 132 USD
Recommended cheapest, most comfortable High-Speed train between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg:
803Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 06:36 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 12:00
Travel Time - 05h 24min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 32 USD
Recommended fastest High-Speed train between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg:
805Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 18:00 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 22:57
Travel Time - 04h 57min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 32 USD
Recommended cheapest Regular train between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg:
160А, Regular Train
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 13:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 01:52
Travel Time - 12h 02min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 34 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 50 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 55 USD
Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg:
015А, Arctic Regular Train
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 15:25 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 22:16
Travel Time - 06h 51min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 53 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 63 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 132 USD
Recommended fastest Regular train between Petrozavodsk and Saint-Petersburg:
021У, Regular Train
Departing from Petrozavodsk at 04:05 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 10:09
Travel Time - 06h 04min
Ticket classes:
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 36 USD
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