- How to get to Minsk by plane
- To Minsk by train
- By bus
- To Minsk by car
The capital of the Republic of Belarus is a great place to travel, since you do not need to cross the border, and getting to Minsk is quite possible. Currently, there are a significant number of options, using which you will find yourself in your final destination in a few hours.
How to get to Minsk by plane
The distance between the Russian capital and Minsk is about 715 kilometers. If you buy a ticket for a direct flight, the aircraft will take you to Minsk within 1 hour and 20 minutes. The most in demand offers from the following carriers: Aeroflot; Belavia. The planes run several times a day and land at the National airport in Minsk.
You can fly from St. Petersburg to Minsk both by regular flight and with a transfer. Direct flights are operated by Belavia, and interchange flights are operated by S7. Be prepared to spend at least 4 hours at the Moscow airport, then change your plane and go to Minsk. At the same time, the cost of tickets varies from 3,500 to 4,000 rubles.
It should be noted separately that you can fly from Kaliningrad to Minsk in just 1 hour.
To Minsk by train
The railway communication between Moscow and Minsk has been established at the highest level. Several trains leave from the Belorussky railway station every day, eventually arriving at the central station of Minsk.
It is better to buy tickets in advance, as this direction is considered very popular. The ticket price depends, first of all, on the type of carriage. So, a reserved seat will cost you about 2,500 rubles, a coupe will come out more expensive by an average of 2,000 rubles. It is possible to buy a ticket for a seated carriage for 1700 rubles. Some trains run at night, which is quite convenient. The duration of the trip is from 8 to 10 hours.
Two night trains run from St. Petersburg to Minsk, one of which is a branded one with comfortable luxury carriages. A ticket to such a carriage will cost about 10,000 rubles. Travel time will be 12-13 hours.
Keep in mind that the main railway station of Minsk is located in the city center, so you can easily get where you need to by public transport.
By bus
The option with an intercity bus is optimal for those who want to save money on travel and can tolerate long journeys normally. By choosing this method, you will pay 1,500 rubles for a one-way ticket. Almost all buses from Moscow leave from the Shchelkovsky railway station and in 9-12 hours arrive at the Minsk bus station, where there are many recreation areas where you can relax after a long journey.
As for St. Petersburg, most of the buses from this city leave from the Vitebsk bus station and travel for about 15 hours. The vehicles are equipped with everything you need, including air conditioning, TVs and toilets. Therefore, you do not need to worry about your trip.
To Minsk by car
Traveling by private car requires careful preparation. Car enthusiasts note that the route to Minsk is characterized by an even surface and it is easy to move along it. From Moscow it is most convenient to start the journey from the Minsk highway. After driving straight for several kilometers, you will see the customs point where you will need to go through the border. Then you will head towards the toll road and continue your journey in the direction of Minsk. Travel times may vary due to unforeseen circumstances and length of stops.
If you travel by car, you should know some of the nuances:
- Russian driver's license and passport are valid on the territory of the Republic of Belarus;
- the customs office does not put down any marks in the passport;
- you will definitely be offered to take out Belarusian insurance, since Russian insurance is invalid;
- be sure to observe the speed limit for personal safety;
- when approaching the customs post, move to the left lane, since the right lane is intended for freight transport;
- after passing the border, another 300 meters of the neutral zone awaits you, after which you will enter the territory of the republic.
