St. Petersburg always attracts tourists with its beauty and architecture. Even a few days in the city on the Neva will give you rest, acquaint you with the history of Russia, and inspire you. You can get to St. Petersburg by almost any transport: both by water and by land.
Instructions
Step 1
You can get to St. Petersburg in several ways. If you are a car owner, then the cheapest option would be to travel by car. If you are coming from the capital, then you need the Leningradskoe highway (M10). The length of the route is about 700 km. The road is quite decent, there are lanes for overtaking, and two-lane traffic to Tver. The road has a well-developed infrastructure, there are gas stations and high-level cafes. The road will take you 8-9 hours of leisurely driving. Traveling by car is also convenient because if you are traveling on a tourist visit, it will be more convenient for you to get to Peterhof or Tsarskoye Selo, which are located outside the city.
Step 2
If you prefer leisurely travel, trains run to St. Petersburg. The journey from different regions takes different travel times. As a rule, night flights arriving in St. Petersburg in the morning are very popular. The Red Arrow branded train leaves Moscow at night. During the day, the "Nevsky Express" runs.
Step 3
But the fastest transport to St. Petersburg is, of course, the Sapsan high-speed train. "Sapsan" goes almost without stops (maximum one is allowed). Travel time is only 3 hours 50 minutes. There are 7 express trains per day at different times. The first departure starts at 06.45 am Moscow time. Time of arrival in St. Petersburg - 10.35. A significant disadvantage of "Sapsan" is the high cost of tickets - from 2,400 to 4,600 rubles. Prices are explained by the day of the week and the class of the car.
Step 4
Approximately, like the "Sapsan", it takes a flight by plane. The flight itself lasts an hour and a half, but taking into account the time of arrival and registration, it reaches 4 ex. Flights to St. Petersburg are daily, there are flights in the early morning hours, allowing you to be in the city by the beginning of the working day.
Step 5
The most unusual transport that will take you to the city on the Neva is a motor ship or a ferry. Although, what is unusual here - all of St. Petersburg is dotted with piers. Of course, not every city will be able to ride a motor ship. But there are many daily tourist flights from Finland.
