Volgodonsk is a relatively young city in the Rostov region. He appeared from several villages. In the 50s it was one of the "construction projects of the century" - the Tsimlyansk reservoir and hydroelectric power station were created, at which the settlement appeared. Then a nuclear power plant was built in Volgodonsk, which turned it into a major scientific and cultural center. There are several museums there, and in addition, competitions and festivals are regularly held. The best way to get to Volgodonsk is from Rostov-on-Don.
It is necessary
- - road map of Russia;
- - flight schedule of Rostov-on-Don airport;
- - timetable of trains passing through Rostov-on-Don.
Instructions
Step 1
There is no airport in Volgodonsk itself, so if you prefer air to all types of transport, you need to take a ticket for any plane flying to Rostov-on-Don. This usually does not pose a problem, since Rostov is an international airport, where you can fly without a transfer not only from Moscow or St. Petersburg, but also from many other cities. Moscow planes fly from all three airports in the capital. In St. Petersburg, you need Pulkovo-1 airport. In addition, direct flights to Rostov can be reached from Norilsk, Kazan, Sochi, Novy Urengoy, Samara.
Step 2
Rostov airport is convenient because it is located within the city limits. To get from it to Volgodonsk, you need to get to the railway station or bus station. They are located nearby, you need to get off at the same stop. From the airport there are buses # 7, 70 and 95, as well as trolleybus # 9. Near the station you will find a bus going to Volgodonsk. You will be on the way for about four hours.
Step 3
You can also get from Rostov-on-Don to Volgodonsk by suburban train. However, it will take more time. Find in the schedule a train to the station "Volgodonskaya". You can also get there with a change in Salsk, as a rule, the trains are coordinated, and when you get to Salsk, you can immediately change to a train going to Volgodonsk.
Step 4
If you prefer rail, you also need to get to Rostov-on-Don. All trains of the southern direction follow through Rostov. By direct train you can get from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vorkuta, Murmansk, Novokuznetsk, Yekaterinburg and many other cities. You are also satisfied with the trains going to the Caucasus - to Kislovodsk, Derbent, Makhachkala, Nalchik, Grozny, Vladikavkaz. Rostov is a large station, all trains stop here. And then - change to a suburban train or go on foot to the bus station.
Step 5
There are two options to get to Volgodonsk by bus. In the first case, you will have to change trains in Rostov. Rostov has a direct bus connection with many cities, including Moscow, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Stavropol, Krasnodar. You can change to the Volgodonsk bus at the same station.
Step 6
There are direct buses to Volgodonsk from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nalchik. If you are coming from the capital, you need to get to Kazansky railway station or Teply Stan metro station. Buses leave from Kazansky railway station to Salsk, from Teply Stan - to Elista. Both routes go through Volgodonsk. The Elista bus, which departs from the bus station No. 2 of St. Petersburg, will take you to the desired city. This station is located on the Obvodny Canal.
Step 7
Volgodonsk can also be reached by car. The M4 highway leads there from the center through Voronezh and Rostov. From Rostov-on-Don, you should head east. From the regional center to Volgodonsk - a little more than two hundred kilometers. By the way, in Rostov-on-Don there is also such a service as an intercity taxi. You can call him from anywhere in the city, and you will be delivered to Volgodonsk at the address you named. True, this pleasure can cost more than a bus ticket from Moscow to Rostov.
Step 8
Despite the fact that Volgodonsk stands on a large river, it is almost impossible to get there by water. Regular ships, as a rule, pass by and do not stop. But some travel agencies offer boat trips from Voronezh or Rostov with a call to Volgodonsk.
