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Way to Russia Talk Lounge Forum Index -> St. Petersburg

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green Just Starting Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:50 am    Post subject: trasportation I'm looking for : 1. Transportation from Vilnius to ST. Petersburg on the 24/7/05 required for 4 adults + 2 seniors + 2 children (12, 13) 2. Transportation from o ST. Petersburg to Moscow on the 28/7/05 [b]What are the best alternatives [/b]? :roll: Thank you.
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:53 am    Post subject: I think you should consider trains. They're safe, comfortable and quite enjoyable. You can book 2 cabins (4 x 2 sleeper bunks).
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green Just Starting Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:01 pm    Post subject: Thanks, the only train I found takes more than 15 hrs !!! where can I find the possible trains ? time schedule and prices ?
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:15 pm    Post subject: green--it's a train! you can't expect it to be a bullet-train can you? Actually the long ride is part of the charm of Russian railways. Your sleeper cabin will be quite comfortable actually. I don't know trains for these routes, so I can't advise you on it.
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gonzock Lounge Lizard Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 101	Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:25 am    Post subject: Try www.airbaltic.com maybe there´s no flights via Vilnius but you could try to fly first to Riga or Tallinn. It´s very cheap
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green Just Starting Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:32 am    Post subject: thank you but it doesn't really help because there are no connections. does anyone know about other alternatives or sites ??
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traceymill Lounge Lizard Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 84 Location: chicago il	Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:02 am    Post subject: there really are no other options, it's the train or a bus. Or as gonzock stated you can fly to Riga or Tallin, and then get on a train for the remaining journey. I am taking a train from St Petersburg to Kostroma and it is 16 hours, I am kind of looking forward to the adventure.
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Paul-Holmes Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1073	Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:22 am    Post subject: http://www.eurolines.lv/en/netiesi.php?cid=15&bid=64 Here is a schedule for Villinus and SPB. You go Riga first then Riga to SPB. After that you can fly to Moscow for about 2000 Roubles or take a train. Russian buses are not the most comfortable, because they are old.
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st599 Frequent Guest Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:32 pm    Post subject: Vilnius to St P is quite a trip You could do it overnight via sleeper train Have a look at: http://www.thomascookpublishing.com/book.htm?book_id=46&series=Timetables for times.
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green Just Starting Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:06 pm    Post subject: thank you I think it might really help. however, how can I find the details without buying the book ????
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st599 Frequent Guest Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:44 pm    Post subject: Deutsche Bahn (German National Railways) do a European Online Timetable including European Russia at: http://bahn.hafas.de/bin/query.exe/d You need to know the Station name in St. Petersburg. Tickets can be bought from: http://waytorussia.net/Services/TrainTickets.html The Thomas Cook book is however a lifesaver when travelling by Train - I took the European edition when I went inter-railing.
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green Just Starting Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:36 pm    Post subject: thank you still, no possibility to buy or order the tickets i'll try to find another site
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MrSpice Lounge Wizard Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 3431	Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:16 pm    Post subject: you can probably get to Tallin by train/car/plane and then take a comfortable ferry to St Petersburg if you like that more than train. but take 1st class overnight train and you will be fine. Out of that 15 hour jorney, you will sleep for 10 hours and save on 1-night hotel stay.
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