St. Petersburg is a huge city with a population of 5 million and a vast territory. There are sights in almost every area. Getting to an interesting museum or park is sometimes difficult even for a native of the northern capital, not to mention the numerous guests. Before setting off, you need to have a clear idea of the route. This can be done not only with a map, but also through numerous transport Internet portals.
By private car
Traveling by private car is certainly convenient. But in the northern capital you may face various unpleasant surprises - traffic jams, one-way streets, repair work, traffic accidents, lack of parking in the desired area. Therefore, it is very useful to take your tablet with you and bookmark Yandex. Traffic jams "and" Driver of St. Petersburg ". The first one shows traffic jams quite accurately, and the driver's website constantly publishes fresh information about accidents, repairs and blocked streets. For those who need to pass through Petersburg in transit, the most convenient option is the ring road
Metro
The streets of St. Petersburg are simply overloaded with cars, so many residents of neighboring regions do this. They get to the metropolis by car, leave it in a paid parking lot somewhere on the outskirts, and then go to public transport. The metro is rightfully considered the fastest way to travel around the Northern capital. Find out which station is closest to where you want to go. On the websites of museums, hotels and restaurants, this is usually indicated. It is very useful to always have a metro map with you. However, you will find it at any station and in every carriage of the train.
Ground public transport
St. Petersburg has a huge number of land routes, both social and commercial. Quite often, a municipal transport company and a commercial firm serve the same route. In this case, on commercial buses the letter “K” is placed before the number. This means that the fare is paid for in cash, sometimes with the Podorozhnik pass. Discount passes on such buses do not work. Before the trip, it is best to choose the best route, because in a huge city you sometimes have to get to the desired points with a transfer, or even with several. You can choose the optimal route on the Saint Petersburg Transport website. It is enough to enter the addresses of the starting and ending points in the special windows and you will get the best route with the numbers of buses and trolleybuses.
By taxi
There are many taxis near the airport and train stations. This is a convenient form of transport, since a St. Petersburg driver usually knows the city and its problem areas well. But such a trip can be too expensive. Before getting into the car, find out what the fare depends on. Some taxi drivers set a fixed price, while others it depends on the distance. The second option is much more common.
By train
Some areas of the city are the easiest to get to by commuter trains. These are, first of all, Kurortny, Petrodvortsovy, Pushkinsky and Kolpinsky districts. Electric trains also make stops in Krasnoselsky, Moskovsky, Vyborgsky, Kalininsky and other districts located along the route. However, the remote suburbs of St. Petersburg can be reached by regular buses and fixed-route taxis.
