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Best price A$ 25.28
Journey duration 15 h 6 min
Connections per day 4
First departure 05:05
Last departure 19:06
Distance 896 km

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How much will I pay for train tickets from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg?

On average, a train ticket from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg will cost you A$ 32.85. However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as A$ 23.72. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest train tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg

RZD RZD 14:23 – 12:12 Nizhniy Novgorod Mosk. – Sankt-Peterburg-Glavn. A$ 23.72 21 h 49 min Direct
RZD RZD 13:55 – 06:16 Nizhniy Novgorod Mosk. – Sankt-Peterburg Ladozh. A$ 24.03 16 h 21 min Direct
RZD RZD 19:06 – 09:05 Nizhniy Novgorod Mosk. – Sankt-Peterburg-Glavn. A$ 38.77 13 h 59 min Direct
RZD RZD 05:05 – 13:20 Nizhniy Novgorod Mosk. – Sankt-Peterburg-Glavn. A$ 44.79 8 h 15 min Direct

How long does the journey from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg take by train?

The distance between Nizhny Novgorod and Saint-Petersburg is around 896 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 15 h 6 min. However, the fastest routes between Nizhny Novgorod and Saint-Petersburg take 8 h 15 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

At what time of the day can I travel from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Nizhny Novgorod at 07:51, and the last departure will leave at 19:06. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

Which stations can I use to travel from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg?

You can depart from Nizhny Novgorod at stations such as Nizhniy Novgorod Mosk.. At the end of the journey, you will be able to arrive in Saint-Petersburg at the following stations: Sankt-Peterburg Ladozh. and Sankt-Peterburg-Glavn.. Some of these stations may only be served by particular travel providers. Because of this, there may not be a direct connection between all the stations in Nizhny Novgorod and Saint-Petersburg. Plan your journey carefully, as it may be necessary to make another connection before departure or after arrival.

How many daily journeys are there from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg?

On average, there are 4.5 daily departures from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint-Petersburg. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 21 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include RZD, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 4 departures from Nizhny Novgorod which travel directly to Saint-Petersburg. There are 0.5 journeys with one change or more.