Russian Federation Getting There
Getting There by Air
Approximate Flight Times
Main Airports
St Petersburg (LED) (Pulkovo) (www.pulkovoairport.ru) is 17km (10.5 miles) south of the city. To/from the airport: Buses are available to the city centre frequently throughout the day (journey time - 50 minutes). Taxis are also available (journey time - 40 minutes). Facilities: Banks/bureaux de change, flight information, duty-free shops, restaurant, bar, snack bar, left luggage and first aid.
Getting There by Rail
The Moskva Express runs from Berlin to Moscow. There are through trains or coaches from other Western and nearly all Eastern European capitals, from CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, and from China (PR), Mongolia and Turkey. See also the Trans-Siberian Express in Getting Around.
Getting There by Road
The following crossing points between Finland and the Russian Federation are available: Vaalima-Torfianovska; Nuijamaa-Brusnichnoye; and Rajajooseppi-Lotta. There are also crossing points between the Russian Federation and all neighbouring countries although, at present, there are restrictions on cross-border travel to Azerbaijan and Georgia.
There are numerous and excellent road links with neighbouring countries: Eurolines (tel: 08705 143219; www.eurolines.com) runs regular coach services from other European countries to the Russian Federation. Travellers can buy a 15- or 30-day pass.
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