Minsk and Borisov belong to those cities of Belarus that are interconnected by an almost round-the-clock flow of passengers. There is nothing complicated in such a trip. From Borisov to Minsk and back there are intercity buses and commuter trains. The second option is more interesting, since it is cheaper. The compositions are still of the Soviet type and completely new, which were released in Belarus itself after 2013.
Features of the trip by regular transport
Minibuses often go from Minsk to Borisov, but the price of a ticket for them is higher than for an electric train, although it is still cheap for Russians. The action can be reached for two Belarusian rubles, it is 65 Russian. Over 75 kilometers it is very inexpensive.
Buses depart from the Borisovsky Trakt metro station in Minsk and arrive at the Vesta supermarket in Borisov. If the passenger did not find the action, then the ticket will cost more, 3-4 Belarusian rubles, this is 100-120 Russian.
Modern buses run between cities from 6 am to 10 pm, over 20 flights per day. Departure and arrival are carried out at the Borisov bus station and at the Vostok metro station in Minsk and to the Slavinsky station. This method is suitable for those who need to leave faster.
The railway method of organizing a trip on the route Minsk - Borisov is much more interesting, there are several types of trains.
The fare on trains of international lines inside Belarus is not very different from domestic. This is the specificity of pricing in the country. Consequently, on a train consisting of a locomotive, compartment and reserved seats, you can leave according to this schedule:
00:01; 05:40; 06:16; 09:23; 16:23; 17:32; 18:22; 18:45; 19:24; 23:09; 23:22.
These trains can go both to stations inside Belarus (Vitebsk, Krichev), and to cities outside it (Moscow, Novosibirsk).
A reserved seat ticket will cost 5 Belarusian rubles, a coupe is 50% more expensive, and a rare common carriage is 30% cheaper. Drive about an hour.
In addition, Soviet-style electric trains go from Minsk to Borisov. In one car, almost 100 people can ride at a time. They drive slower, on average, 1.5 hours to Borisov.
The schedule for their departure is as follows:
00:24; 04:49; 05:20; 08:47; 11:58; 16:53; 17:09; 21:45.
A ticket for everything costs 1.7 Belarusian rubles (approximately 50 Russian rubles).
And, finally, in an hour it’s really possible to get from Minsk to Borisov on new Belarusian-made express trains. They resemble Swiss trains. They drive faster than ordinary trains, quieter travel and fewer passengers in the car and stops along the way.
Four flights per day:
07:36; 11:25; 15:15; 18:32.
The ticket price for a seated carriage is 5 Belarusian rubles, which is approximately 160 Russian rubles.
Car ride
The distance Minsk - Borisov is about 75 kilometers. The exact value depends on the start and end destinations.
A trip by car will take about an hour.
What to see in Borisov?
The city is clearly not a tourist, it is inferior in number of attractions to Polotsk and Nesvizh. But there is still something to see. It:
- Sports arena. For a fee, they can even organize an excursion or photo shoot.
- Monument to Prince Boris at the cathedral in the pseudo-Russian style.
- The historical center near the church.
- The bridge over the Berezina river.
- Unique Shukhov Tower.
- Museum of Local Lore. The city has an interesting story. He witnessed several major wars.
- The quarter of Soviet architecture of the 1930s - 1950s, from the station to the tank-monument.
A few hours worth walking around Borisov.
What to see in Minsk?
The capital of Belarus is inferior in the number of attractions to Moscow, Warsaw, Kiev. Rail transport from Borisov arrives at the railway station. From it you can stroll to the beautiful church on Independence Square, visit the cinema museum nearby and the underground shopping center. Plan a walk along Independence Avenue or take the metro directly from the station to the national library, which is depicted on the largest Belarusian bill.