When planning a trip, we always ask how long our trip will take, look for the shortest routes and hope to arrive at our destination as quickly as possible. So, when planning to visit the northern capital, do not forget to check the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
About two capitals
It just so happens that Russia has two main cities of the country.
Moscow is a hero city and the official capital of the Russian Federation. This is not only the largest cultural center, but also one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Who does not know Red Square and the Kremlin? All-Russian Exhibition Center, Poklonnaya Gora, Moscow Zoo and Vorobyovy Gory are just a few of the attractions.
St. Petersburg is a city with unique architecture and great history, proudly called the northern capital of Russia. And it is no coincidence. After all, it was this city that served as the capital of our country for more than two hundred years.
Moscow-Petersburg: distance by car
A huge number of motorists travel daily between the capitals. These are both business trips and tourist trips. If thisthe route is not yet familiar to you, be sure to take with you an atlas of roads, which indicates the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Or just use the navigator.
To get from the capital to St. Petersburg, a motorist will have to drive 679 km along the Leningrad highway. The data is actually different. Some distance tables report 690 and even 700 kilometers.
Approximate travel time is 8-10 hours. The speed limit on the highway is 90 km/h.
On the way you can stop by Tver, Veliky Novgorod, visit Klin and other cities.
Motorists consider midnight to be the best time to leave Moscow. In this case, you will get to St. Petersburg in the morning. In addition, there are no traffic jams on the roads in the evening. However, be careful: at night, as you know, driving is harder and more dangerous. And do not forget that bridges are being built in St. Petersburg. Therefore, calculate the departure time more carefully.
In general, the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg is easily overcome. Take a thermos and sandwiches with you, turn on the music and enjoy the ride.
How else to get to St. Petersburg?
You can get to the northern capital not only by car. There are travelers who even follow the route "Moscow-Peter" and "Peter-Moscow" on foot. Distance (km) does not scare them.
Of course, St. Petersburg can be reached by bus and even by bicycle. However, the most popular modes of transport (besides road) are rail and air.
Passenger trains andhigh-speed electric trains are the most acceptable and convenient ways to get to St. Petersburg. An ordinary passenger train will take you to your destination in 9-11 hours. The ticket price is not high.
High-speed trains such as Sapsan and Nevsky Express will take you to the northern capital in about 4 hours. This mode of transport is a good alternative to flying.
The fastest way to get to St. Petersburg is by air. Travel time is one and a half hours. Departures are carried out from Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo.
How easy is it to reschedule a trip?
Have you decided to go to St. Petersburg by car, but you are not sure that you can easily endure 8-10 hours of travel? Still, the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg is not small. Follow our simple tips, and even the longest trips will be a joy for you.
- Spray your car with pine or mint fragrances. This will help with motion sickness.
- Look out the window, watch the changing scenery. Maybe take a picture of something.
- Try to sleep.
- Take a player with your favorite music or a tablet with movies on the road.
- Stop along the way and get out of the car to stretch or eat.
When you arrive in St. Petersburg and see the splendor of the city, you will certainly forget all the inconveniences of a long trip.
