Despite the considerable remoteness, one of the most popular routes is Samara - St. Petersburg. The distance between the Volga city and the Northern capital along the highway is 1767 kilometers. Let's try to overcome it in a variety of ways.
Train travel
Direct travel is more convenient for traveling with your family. The St. Petersburg-Samara train runs daily. Rather, there are three of them. Two depart from Samara on odd numbers (107Y, 031U), one on even numbers (337Y). Passengers can choose the most convenient time of arrival and departure.
What are the features? 031U leaves at 18:08, spending time on the way - 1 day 18 hours. The train follows from Orenburg, in Samara a trailer car is added. It is a compartment, the cost of a ticket exceeds 6 thousand rubles, so it’s not suitable for everyone. Arrives in the Northern capital in a day, at 12:46.
107Y is fast, he gets to the place faster than others - in 1 day 7 hours. But the cost of tickets - at the rate of similar trains. Coupe - from 7.5 thousand rubles, reserved seats - a little more than 4 thousand. But there is a seated car in which you can get to the final destination for 2,701 rubles. The train arrives at 6:07, which is very convenient for those who have urgent matters in St. Petersburg.
337Y is the most economical option. On the way, you have to spend 1 day 16 hours. The train leaves at 20:30, and already at 12:46 the next day, passengers set foot on the ground of St. Petersburg. A coupe will cost 6 thousand rubles, a reserved seat - 2942 rubles. A seated wagon in this train is also available.
By car on the highway
For motorists, a trip along the Samara - St. Petersburg route can be very enjoyable. It will take about 22 hours. At current gas prices, an average of 6,600 rubles will have to be spent. Additionally, you should include the cost of the hotel, if you plan to stop, which is more convenient to do in the suburbs. From Samara, the journey begins along the M5 highway in the direction of Syzran. Among the large settlements - Moscow, as well as cities such as Penza, Ryazan and Kolomna. Good quality tracks, two lanes, beautiful views, a large number of gas stations and roadside cafes - what could be better? From Moscow, the journey will continue along the M10 highway. On the way is Veliky Novgorod, from which the road to St. Petersburg expands significantly, representing 4 lanes.
Fastest way
Is it possible to get there by plane?
Four direct flights depart from Kurumoch to Pulkovo on Monday and Wednesday, at least two on the remaining days. You can choose the airline and a convenient departure time: 4:55 (Aeroflot), 14:50 (Nordavia), 20:05 (UTair), 20:35 (Aeroflot). Return flights from Pulkovo depart at 10:25 (Nordavia), 15:45 (UTair), 16:15 and 21:40 (Aeroflot). The cheapest tickets are from UTair, on the official website they can be “caught” in less than 3.5 thousand rubles. But the duration of the flight will be a little more - 2 hours 40 minutes. What does it look like in comparison? Approximate travel time with other airlines is two and a half hours.
Choosing a direct flight "Samara - Saint Petersburg", you should remember about time costs in order to get to the airport. Kurumoch is located at a distance of 35 km from the metropolis. Aeroexpress runs from the train station four times a day. It will take a margin of time of 1 hour 20 minutes. The ticket price is only 150 rubles. From the bus station runs a bus and minibuses. The taxi price range is from 750 to 1000 rubles, depending on the area of the city, the travel time is from 30 to 40 minutes.
During navigation
In the warmer months, you can afford to make a cruise "Samara - St. Petersburg." You will have to spend 9 days on a trip, but to fully enjoy the picturesque landscapes, “conquer” six rivers (Volga, Sheksna, Kovzhu, Vytegra, Svir, Neva), three lakes (Onega, Ladoga and White) and a man-made channel between the Volga and The Baltic Sea. During the flight, you can visit the following cities: Kazan, Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Cherepovets, Rybinsk. You will have to overcome 10 locks on a three-deck motor ship. For example, the “Samara - St. Petersburg” route runs “Dmitry Pozharsky”, which makes regular flights to the Northern capital.
The downside of such a trip is only one - high cost, which depends on the choice of cabin and the timing of the reservation.
Through Moscow
Many people prefer to travel from Samara to St. Petersburg via Moscow, in which everyone has either business or interesting meetings. The capital is an important railway junction, where branded trains run from each region . If desired, this can significantly reduce the time. “Sapsan” overcomes the distance between two capitals for a period of three and a half to four hours. Another 13 will be needed in order to get to Moscow from Samara by the branded Zhiguli. In total, at least ten trains leave for the Russian capital a day. There are flights with landing in Moscow. Such a trip will take a little more than 4 hours. By the way, it should be said that the direct distance between Samara and St. Petersburg is only 1418 km, including 855 to Moscow. The route adds more than three hundred in the first case and 200 km in the second.
So, choose a vehicle and go!