The famous ice cave in Kungur is popular all over the world, but you have to get to it through Perm, because it is located next to a small town. Therefore, the Kungur-Perm route is one of the most popular in the Perm Territory, along which a huge amount of transport runs.
Why Kungur?
It is here, in this small village, that the Kungur Ice Cave is located, which is one of the most famous sights of the Urals. The unique monument is the largest karst cave in Europe. Its length is about 5.7 kilometers, 1.5 of them are open to the public.
Inside the cave you can find grottoes, lakes, as well as "organ pipes" - shafts that practically come to the surface. It is quite cold here, so if you are going to ride along the Kungur-Perm route and visit the world-famous cave, you should take warm clothes with you.
In addition to the cave in Kungur, there are many othersattractions: there are six temples with a rich history, there are also a large number of buildings of the XIX-XX centuries, which are open to the public almost daily. One of the oldest buildings is the former building of the city government, erected in 1820. At various times, a school, a library and a museum operated here, and now it houses a boarding school.
Perm is the regional capital
Perm is a regional center, which is famous for a large number of monuments and entertainment complexes. From here you can easily get to any city in Russia. The city has a railway station and an airport. All guests of the city must visit the monument to the bear - the symbol of the region, as well as the monument "Permyak S alty Ears".
Special attention should be paid to the Museum of Modern Art, known for its original expositions. Many fans of TV series will also want to visit the places where the popular project "Real Boys" was filmed, which has been broadcast on one of the federal TV channels for several years.
If you need to get to any city located on the territory of the Perm Territory, it is best to use the bus station. The bus service in the region is well developed: even the most remote settlements can be reached in the shortest possible time, detailed information on the route of interest can be clarified at the ticket office of the bus station.
Let's go by train
The most convenient way to get aroundroute "Perm-Kungur" - electric train. Local trains run between the two cities quite often, especially in the morning and evening. The average travel time is an hour and a half, you can leave on one of four or five electric trains.
The distance of the small route "Perm-Kungur", which runs in the morning and evening, is 101 kilometers. The cost of a one-way ticket for an adult is about 150 rubles, for a child - about 40, for preferential categories of citizens - 76 rubles. If you wish, you can purchase a round-trip ticket, then its cost will approximately double.
Or maybe by regular train?
If the train does not suit you for one reason or another, then you can overcome the Perm-Kungur route on an ordinary passenger train. The duration of the trip and the total mileage in this case remain the same, but the fare increases significantly and amounts to about 750 rubles for one seat in the reserved seat.
The fare in a compartment ranges from 1200 to 1700 rubles, you can also buy a "lux" seat, its price is from 2.5 to 4.5 thousand rubles. That is why many people use this travel option only in the most extreme cases.
The advantage of such a railway service is that the train can be used after hours, when trains do not run. Every day, 10-12 trains pass in both directions, the schedule of which can be checked at the stations, as well as on the official website of Russian Railways.
Orby bus?
The Kungur-Perm bus runs between the two cities daily. On average, local companies organize 15-20 direct flights and about 15 transit flights. The average travel time is 1 hour 45 minutes, the first buses from Kungur to Perm depart at 5 am local time, the last ones at 9 pm.
The fare is about 250 rubles for an adult. For information about travel documents for children, it is best to check at the ticket office of the bus station. If you choose the Kungur-Perm bus, then check the dates of the flight of interest in advance. Since some of them run only on weekdays, and some only run on weekends.
The route "Kungur-Perm" is very popular among the residents of Kungur. Many of them go to study and work in the regional capital. That is why it is best to purchase tickets in advance, because they are quickly sold out at both bus stations. The latter are also becoming a place where private traders are on duty, offering tourists a ride to their destination.
You can also by car
You can also go to see the famous cave by car. The distance between the two cities is 98 kilometers, it can be overcome in about 1.5 hours. Until recently, all travelers had to spend a lot of time on two crossings near Perm, after the introduction of a bypass, this problem was solved.
The express bypass will significantly reduce the time on the road, but you should follow the accepted safety rules. The route "Perm-Kungur" is in a relatively good condition, if you use the new route. The old section passing through the village of Lobanovo is in satisfactory condition.
In Kungur and Perm, you can also rent a car to drive along the desired route. The main plus is that you can drive around both cities by car and see all its sights without hurrying. The disadvantage is the high cost of the service, so it will be most profitable to use it in Kungur.
Other options
If buses to Perm from Kungur are not suitable for you, and you do not have your own car, you can try hitchhiking to your destination. There are several ways, the easiest is to catch a private trader and pay him a reasonable amount, but this may be too expensive.
You can also use the services of communities (for example, BlaBlaCar), which offer several travelers to unite to drive along a certain route in one car. For a trip in a kind of taxi, you do not need to pay extra money, but there is a certain fee that all participants in the trip pay. The entire amount goes to gasoline. However, this method is also not suitable for everyone.
Conclusion
The route "Kungur-Perm" is relatively small, and you can overcome it quickly enough. The choice of vehicles is quite large. Everything here will depend on your desire, finances and capabilities. When traveling by public transport, you musttake care of purchasing tickets, and observe safety rules while traveling.
Both in Perm and Kungur you can use the services of guides who will gladly show you the city and tell you its history. There will be no problems with accommodation and meals, since hotel complexes and the catering sector are widely developed in both cities.
