A weekend trip for new experiences, a business trip, meeting friends, and a vacation with a grandmother in a village - there are many reasons why people go to another city. And each time they choose the type of transport depending on personal preferences, convenience and travel time. This article provides a brief overview of how you can get from Perm to Ufa or vice versa.
By plane
Orenburg Airline operates direct flights on the route Ufa - Perm 3 times a week: on Mondays, Fridays and Wednesdays. This is the data for the summer schedule for 2017, valid until October 27.
From Ufa airport, the plane takes off at 12-25 local time and already at 13-55 lands at the airport of Big Savino in Perm. The flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes. On the return flight Perm - Ufa, the plane departs at 14-45, arrival at 16-25.
Ticket price - 2,926 rubles in economy class one way.
When booking and buying a ticket, do not forget to read the rules for passengers. The flight is carried out on an airliner L410. The maximum baggage allowance per person is only 10 kg. All baggage is checked in as hand luggage, that is, the passenger takes the suitcases with him to the cabin. The rules of the airline allow each adult to bring one child under 2 years with him for free.
Check-in for a flight ends 30 minutes before departure, which means that the passenger must arrive at the airport at least 45 minutes before the flight. The journey from the center of Perm to the Bolshoye Savino Airport by public transport takes about 45 minutes, by car - 15 minutes excluding traffic jams. In Ufa, the road will take more time, since the airport is removed from the city center. For example, it takes 35 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus to get from the South Bus Station to the air harbor.
Given the road to the city and the waiting time at the airport, the whole trip from Ufa to Perm or vice versa will take you 3.5-4 hours.
By car
The distance from Perm to Ufa is about 480 km along the road. There are several options for routes: through the routes 57K-0015, P315 or P317. In any case, when planning a trip, it is better to use a map and a navigator, because some sections of the road may be closed due to repairs.
Estimated travel time is 7-8 hours depending on the route chosen. The cost of AI-92 gasoline is about 1,800 rubles.
Driving your own car is a great opportunity to take a short trip. For example, if you deviate a little from the route, you can visit the famous Kungursky ice caves or admire the viaducts of the early 20th century in the Oktyabrsky district (Perm Territory).
There are alternatives. So, you can use the services of searching for travel companions on the Internet. On a specialized site you can find a trip along the route you are interested in, choose travel companions based on reviews and ratings. This option in comfort is not inferior to traveling in your own car, but cheaper. So, the average price of a trip from Perm to Ufa is 700-900 rubles per person.
Prefer comfort and not worry about saving? Then you can order a long-distance taxi. The proposed tariffs are 10-11 thousand rubles one way.
By bus
If you are afraid to fly, but you don’t feel like driving your own car, use public transport.
Every day, buses leave for Perm from the Perm bus station to Ufa. Travel time will be from 8 to 11 hours, depending on the flight. Departures are at 8-00, 11-00, 17-20 and 20-00 (according to the summer schedule of 2017). You can book and redeem tickets 10 days before the trip. The average ticket price is 1,200 rubles.
Return flights from Ufa to Perm also depart daily at 8-00, 11-20 and 21-00. Travel time will be about 11 hours.
By train
Surprisingly, there is no direct railway connection between the cities, and a ticket for the Ufa-Perm train cannot be purchased. However, if free time allows, you can ride with a transplant. The official website of Russian Railways offers bypass routes through Bugulma, Syzran, Yekaterinburg or Tyumen.
The trip will take a day or a little more, depending on the city of transfer. But you can make a stop at the selected point, take a walk and see the sights.
The cost of tickets depends on the time of the trip, as there are seasonal tariff changes in Russian Railways. The most expensive tickets are in the summer from June 9 to August 31, during the New Year and November holidays. Estimated fare in a reserved seat car with a transfer in Yekaterinburg is 3-4 thousand rubles per person.
So what to choose?
All types of transport have their pros and cons; they differ in the cost of time, effort and money. We collected the summary data from the article in one table, while calculating the estimated costs for both single and double trips.
Kind of transport | Travel time, hours | Expense for 1 person, rub. | Consumption for 2 people, rub. |
Bus | 8-11 | 1,200 | 2400 |
Travel with a companion | 7-8 | 700-900 | 1400-1800 |
Train (reserved seat) | 21-37 | 3000-4000 | 6000-8000 |
Airplane (economy class) | 3,5-4 | 3000 | 6000 |
Own car | 7-8 | 1800 | 1800 |
Taxi | 7-8 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
So, the fastest way is to fly a plane. Perfect for single travelers or business people planning to stay in a foreign city for a couple of days. After all, do not forget that on this route planes do not fly every day.
The train remains for its most loyal fans, because it is inferior in all respects.
The most economical option is a car. If you are traveling alone, choose a trip with a fellow traveler. Families and companies should think about their own cars.