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St. Petersburg Metro: How It Works

17.05.2026

St. Petersburg Metro (subway) is not very hard to use, though you have to keep in mind some moments. That’s the fastest way to get from A to B throughout the city, and many stations are true pieces of art. Fare is 65-95 rubles depending on the means of payment. Lines And Travel Time The St. Petersburg’s Metro runs five lines with interchanges between...

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Public Transport in Saint Petersburg: A Clear Guide for Foreign Visitors

13.04.2026

Saint Petersburg has a well-developed public transport system. To move around the city confidently, it’s important to understand how fares work, which types of transport exist, what determines the price of a trip, and how city transport differs from suburban services. This guide explains everything in a clear, structured way for international travelers. 1....

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buses , essentials , prices , trains

Aurora Train Between Moscow and St. Petersburg: Our Test Ride

11.11.2025

On my latest return trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, I had the chance to ride the new Aurora train. My recent experiences with Russian Railways’ new offerings have been mostly positive, and this one didn’t disappoint either. Background Aurora is a high-speed, double-decker signature train that has been operating on the Moscow–St. Petersburg...

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Moscow , Sapsan , trains , traveler's advice

Economically in an RV — How to Collect and Save Resources?

19.09.2022

Rising electricity, gas, and fuel prices are affecting everyone. Many people are forgoing exclusive vacations for this reason and choosing cheaper vacation destinations. Because of inflation, each of us has had to reduce our current expenses: we tend to buy cheaper products, we have given up some, and there are fewer amusements and attractions of all...

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outdoor , traveler's advice

How to Upgrade Your Car for an Improved Travel Experience?

09.02.2022

Are you looking to upgrade your car in order to improve your travel experience? If so, you’re in the right place! In this blog post, you will learn about some of the best ways to upgrade your car and make your travels a bit more enjoyable. Swap The Radiator Hoses At some point in time, every vehicle will need to get its radiator hoses changed,...

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How to Equip Your Small Class C RV with the Best Amenities?

02.11.2021

Travelling in style and with maximum convenience is everyone’s dream. With a wide range of RVs available in the market, this dream is now open for everyone and anyone to realize. For those considering purchasing a small class C RV, the questions about the best options and features to look for when it comes to equipping this type of vehicle always...

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outdoor , traveler's advice

All Time-Limited Travel Passes And Travel Cards In St. Petersburg Public Transport

28.02.2020

We publish all the options of travel cards available in St. Petersburg you may be interested in when staying in the city. Before looking at the table with prices, don’t skip our notes to it. A Few Notes To The Table With Travel Passes And Card Options — all these tickets apply only to public transportation. In St. Petersburg, there are also...

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buses , getting around , Leningrad region , metro , money , prices

Guide To Pulkovo Airport

06.06.2019

St. Petersburg has only one airport Pulkovo (IATA code LED, ICAO code ULLI) that’s located just 19 km from the city center (Nevsky prospect) and 9 km from the nearest subway station Moskovskaya. Currently, it runs one terminal serving both international and domestic routes. Address: Pulkovskoe shosse (road), 41, lit. ZA. The address in Russian: Пулковское...

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Public Transport Fares In St. Petersburg For 2019

18.01.2019

As we wrote St. Petersburg authorities increased transport fares for 2017 by almost 30%. How the public transport in St. Petersburg works see here. We provide main types of tickets and passes, information on some suburban routes as well as tickets for students is not included in the chart. Should you have any questions leave your comments or ask us...

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buses , essentials , metro , money , prices

Sapsan Train: Tickets, Tips, Seats

13.01.2019

Sapsan is a high-speed train cruising along St. Petersburg – Moscow and St. Petersburg – Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod routes. A typical European train, in its Russian version it possesses some nuances you’d better keep in mind. We’ll tell you about pricing policy, entertainments onboard, transportation of animals, classes of service and the specifics...

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Moscow , prices , railway stations , Sapsan , trains

St. Petersburg Cruise Port Marine Façade: Tips, Disembarkation Rules, Recommendations

25.01.2018

Almost all cruise ships dock in St. Petersburg in the Marine Façade, a newly built terminal, established back in 2008. Read our post to get informed on how to get from the cruise port to the center of St. Petersburg, disembarkation rules, visa free stay for 72 hours and what you can see in case you have only one day here. What’s My Terminal In St....

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border , excursions , Marine facade , sea cruise , traveler's advice , visa

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