How to get to Krasnodar
The capital of Krasnodar Krai is ready to welcome tourists from all over the country — we tell you how to get to this southern Russian city faster and more conveniently while the airport is closed.
By plane (but there are nuances)
The scheme for getting to Krasnodar by plane is roughly the same for all cities, be it Moscow, St. Petersburg, or another metropolis. All roads lead to Sochi: currently, this is the simplest and fastest way to fly to Krasnodar. The international airport Krasnodar (also known as Pashkovsky) in the city itself is temporarily closed.
Once you reach Sochi, the express train "Lastochka" is at your service: it departs from Adler, and the journey takes four to five hours. Even with a transfer from Moscow and St. Petersburg, getting to Krasnodar this way will be faster than traveling by land.
A plane is ideal if you have few belongings and are traveling alone or with a small group. If you have substantial luggage and, for example, are traveling with family, consider methods where you don't have to pay extra for additional space for belongings or passengers. By train or car, it will take longer, but these issues will be resolved.
By train
Trains depart from Moscow several times a day, so finding a convenient one won't be difficult. Moreover, they depart from Kiyevsky, Kazansky, and Paveletsky railway stations.
You can choose between regular trains, which take just over a day, and comfortable double-decker and "premium" trains, which will get you to your destination in 19 hours. But faster ones will be more expensive — you'll have to pay extra for speed. Railway tickets Moscow — Krasnodar vary greatly: starting from 2,000–3,000 rubles for a reserved seat and reaching 50,000 rubles for a luxury compartment in a premium train.
Choose a train for the romance, window views, cozy villages along the way, clinking cup holders, and soulful conductors. But don't forget that at least one day will be lost from your vacation.
By bus
Let's figure out how to get to Krasnodar by bus, especially since the city's bus station receives routes from nearby settlements, as well as from Mineralnye Vody, Crimea, and, of course, the country's two main cities. The journey from Moscow will take approximately 24 hours, from St. Petersburg — 30 hours.
If you are ready for a long seated journey, feel free to buy a ticket. Be warned: there are stops, but they are short — just a couple of minutes, so you'll hardly be able to properly stretch your legs.
By car
If you want the trip to be memorable, consider how to get to Krasnodar from Moscow by car. This journey will definitely be remembered for its cool landscapes and cities along the way. The road will take approximately 13 hours — however, to meet this timeframe, there will be toll sections, so factor these costs into your budget. On the other hand, if you're traveling with a large family, gasoline will be cheaper than tickets for everyone, and you can fill the trunk to the brim.
You can get to Krasnodar the same way you get to Anapa. From Moscow, you need the M4 highway; from St. Petersburg, first the M11 to the capital, and then the M4. If you want to add adventure to your vacation, stop along the way in Voronezh and Rostov-on-Don — the route passes through these cities. If you don't stop, the journey from Moscow will take 14 hours, and from St. Petersburg, you'll have to spend almost a day behind the wheel.
Now you can choose a comfortable way to travel and go on vacation. And since you're heading south, we recommend checking out other cities in the region — we recently told you how to get to Novorossiysk.
We wish you a great trip to the south of the country!
