Moscow to Saint-Petersburg bus

Buses from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

Buses offer a handy way to travel affordably between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. On any given weekday, 6-7 direct buses leave various Moscow locations, and there should be 6 buses on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey times from Moscow to Petersburg will range from 9 hours to 11 hours 30 minutes.

Which bus companies travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg?

Busfor is the only company that offers regular bus services from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg. The company connects central Moscow to a couple of locations in the Saint-Petersburg metro area.

How long is the bus from Moscow to Petersburg?

Travelers can anticipate a fairly long journey when they catch buses from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg. The fastest buses take 9 hours, but direct services can sometimes take as long as 11 hours 30 minutes. So check schedules to find the fastest possible routes.

How many buses are there from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg?

Moscow enjoys a regular connection to Saint-Petersburg, with 6-7 weekday departures, and 6 options at weekends. All travel directly to Russia's second largest city, and numerous arrival points are available.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg?

Departure Bus Station: Buses from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg will leave from Stantsiya Tushinskaya Bus Station, which can be found in the north-western part of the Russian capital. The best way to get to the bus station is via the Moscow Metro. Tushinskaya is the closest stop, and is only about 100 meters south of the bus terminal, so finding buses shouldn't be too complicated. Numerous local buses also stop at Tushinskaya, including the 540, 541, and 542 services. Taxis from the center of town will take 30-40 minutes at least, making public transport an attractive option.

Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Moscow to Petersburg will stop at either Vitebskaya  Station or a stop at 36 Nabereznaya Obvodnovo Kanala. Both stops are close to the city center, but Vitebskaya is slightly more convenient for those headed to central accommodation and attractions. It also has the advantage of being right next door to Vitebskaya Station (Ploschad), which is one of the city's great transit hubs. From there, travelers can take trams, buses, trolleybuses, and overground trains, as well as shared minibusses. And they can also transfer to the Saint-Petersburg Metro via Pushkinskaya Station, which is on the network's Line 1.