A weekend trip for new experiences, a business trip, a meeting with friends, a vacation with grandma in the country - there are many reasons why people go to another city. And every time they choose the mode of transport depending on personal preferences, convenience and travel time. This article provides a brief overview of ways to get from Perm to Ufa or vice versa.
Airplane
Orenburzhye Airlines operates direct flights on the route Ufa - Perm 3 times a week: on Mondays, Fridays and Wednesdays. This is the data for the 2017 summer schedule, valid until October 27th.
From Ufa airport the plane takes off at 12-25 local time and lands at 13-55 at Bolshoe Savino airport in Perm. Flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes. On the return flight Perm - Ufa, the plane departs at 14-45, arrival at 16-25.
Ticket price - 2,926 rubles in economy class one way.
When booking and buying a ticket, do not forget to read the rules for passengers. The flight is carried out on the L410 airliner. The maximum baggage allowance per person is only 10 kg. All luggagechecked out as hand luggage, that is, the passenger takes the suitcases with him into the cabin. Airline regulations allow each adult to carry one child under 2 years old free of charge.
Check-in for the flight ends 30 minutes before departure, which means that the passenger must arrive at the airport at least 45 minutes before the flight. The journey from the center of Perm to Bolshoe Savino Airport takes about 45 minutes by public transport, and 15 minutes by car, excluding traffic jams. In Ufa, the road will take longer, as the airport is far from the city center. For example, it takes 35 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus to get from the South Bus Station to the air harbor.
Given the road to the city and the waiting time at the airport, the entire trip from Ufa to Perm or back will take you 3.5-4 hours.
By car
The distance from Perm to Ufa is about 480 km by road. There are several route options: through the routes 57K-0015, P315 or P317. In any case, when planning a trip, it is better to use a map and a navigator, because some sections of the road may be closed due to repairs.
Estimated time on the road - 7-8 hours depending on the chosen route. The cost of gasoline AI-92 is about 1,800 rubles.
Drive your own car - a great opportunity to take a little trip. For example, slightly deviating from the route, you can visit the famous Kungur ice caves or admire the viaducts of the early 20th century in the Oktyabrsky district (Perm Territory).
Eat and alternative options. So, you can use the services of searching for fellow travelers on the Internet. On a specialized website, you can find a trip along the route you are interested in, select fellow travelers based on reviews and ratings. This option is not inferior to traveling in your own car in terms of comfort, but it is cheaper. So, the average price of a trip from Perm to Ufa is 700-900 rubles per person.
Prefer comfort and don't care about savings? Then you can order a long-distance taxi. Suggested fares are 10-11 thousand rubles one way.
By bus
If you are afraid of flying and don't want to drive your own car, use public transport.
Every day buses leave from the Perm bus station to the Southern bus station of Ufa. Travel time will be from 8 to 11 hours depending on the flight. Departures at 8-00, 11-00, 17-20 and 20-00 (according to the summer schedule of 2017). You can book and redeem tickets 10 days before the trip. The average ticket price is 1,200 rubles.
Return flights from Ufa to Perm also depart daily at 8-00, 11-20 and 21-00. Travel time will be approximately 11 hours.
By train
Surprisingly, there is no direct rail link between the cities, and a ticket for the Ufa-Perm train cannot be purchased. However, if free time allows, you can ride with a transfer. The official website of Russian Railways offers bypass routes through Bugulma, Syzran, Yekaterinburg or Tyumen.
The trip will take a day ora little more, depending on the transfer city. But you can make a stop at the selected point, take a walk and see the sights.
The cost of tickets depends on the time of travel, as Russian Railways has seasonal fare changes. The most expensive tickets are during the summer period from June 9 to August 31, on New Year and November holidays. Estimated fare in a reserved seat car with a transfer in Yekaterinburg is 3-4 thousand rubles per person.
So what to choose?
All modes of transport have their pros and cons, differ in terms of time, effort and money. We have collected summary data from the article in one table, while calculating the approximate costs for both a single trip and a pair trip.
| Mode of transport | Travel time, hours | Expense per person, RUB | Expense for 2 people, rub. |
| Bus | 8-11 | 1 200 | 2400 |
| Trip with a companion | 7-8 | 700-900 | 1400-1800 |
| Train (reserved seat) | 21-37 | 3000-4000 | 6000-8000 |
| Airplane (economy class) | 3, 5-4 | 3000 | 6000 |
| Own car | 7-8 | 1800 | 1800 |
| Taxi | 7-8 | 10000 | 10000 |
So, the fastest way is by plane. Perfect for solo travelers or business people who are going to stay in a foreign city for a couple of days. After all, do not forget that planes do not fly on this route every day.
The train remains for its most faithful fans, because it is inferior in all respects.
The most economical option is a car. If you are traveling alone, choose to travel with a companion. Families and companies should consider getting their own car.
