Yalta has always been one of the favorite vacation spots for Russian tourists. The opportunity to get to this resort town is used by many travelers who prefer to spend their holidays on the Crimean Black Sea coast. The tourist infrastructure of Yalta is developing rapidly, but the transport network is not convenient enough, since the city does not have its own airport and railway connection. One way or another, you can get to Yalta.
By plane
The nearest airport from Yalta is in Simferopol. It is here, during the velvet season, that planes arrive almost every day from such large Russian cities as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Perm, Tyumen, Ufa and others. Direct flights of the following carriers operate from Moscow to Simferopol: Aeroflot; S7; "Icarus"; UTAir; VIM-Avia; Ural Airlines; "North wind"; Red Wings.
The cost of a one-way ticket varies from 2 to 5 thousand rubles, and you will spend approximately 2-3 hours on the flight. In summer, ticket prices may increase due to the fact that most tourists go to Crimea at this time. Therefore, it is better to purchase tickets in advance on your own or using the services of tour operators.
Some flights from Moscow connect to Rostov-on-Don, Belgorod, Sochi and Samara. At the same time, be prepared for the fact that at the airports where the connection takes place, you will wait from 4 to 12 hours.
By train
As for traveling by train, the easiest way is to go by train to Simferopol. Depending on the class of service, passengers have access to basic services included in the ticket price. For an additional fee on board the Tavria train, passengers can buy souvenirs for the trip, as well as food and drinks from the menu of the dining car. As a tribute to railway traditions, each passenger during the trip for tea is given a branded cup holder with a glass (subject to the purchase of tea from the conductor), which depicts a personal train against the background of the arches of the Crimean bridge. To Simferopol from Moscow, you will drive about 33 hours.
By bus
In this situation, there are several ways, but they are feasible only from Moscow or large southern cities of Russia. There is a direct bus service from the capital to Yalta. From the bus station "Yuzhny" there is a bus going to the bus station of Yalta. The travel time of such a flight ranges from 1 day and 2 hours to 1 day and 6 hours.
You can get to Feodosia from Moscow for 2500-2800 rubles and, having arrived at the bus station, you can also get to Yalta by bus or taxi. As additional options, you can buy tickets for buses following the routes Moscow-Simferopol, Moscow-Evpatoria and Moscow-Sevastopol.
By car
Car enthusiasts tend to try their hand at traveling to Yalta by personal transport. The road is considered not easy, but with a certain amount of patience you will reach your goal. You can start a trip from any city in Russia, having previously familiarized yourself in detail with the maps and places on the tracks where there are specialized recreation areas.
The most popular route from Moscow goes through the M4 Don highway, then you should get to the Crimean bridge, and from there keep on your way to Yalta.
At cost, a trip to Yalta by car is more expensive than by bus or train. On the other hand, you will experience a lot of positive impressions while enjoying the picturesque expanses of Russia.
