Veliky Novgorod is the fifth most popular destination in Russia. This city is unique, its charm captures immediately. The majestic walls of the Kremlin inspire respect for ancient history, perfectly preserved architectural monuments amaze at every step, and picturesque views of the Volkhov River open from the high bank. The time spent in Veliky Novgorod will definitely not be wasted.
You can decide how to get from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod using different modes of transport:
- car (own or ride);
- bus;
- railway transport.
Is Novgorod far from Moscow?
Departing from the modern capital of the Russian Federation to the ancient capital of the Novgorod Principality, three regions pass along the way: Moscow, Tver and Novgorod.
From Moscow to Veliky Novgorod, the distance in km will be 490 km in a straight line, but such straight roads are only on maps. Therefore, in real life, the length of the route is 570-589 km. If measured in miles, the distance would be 366 miles.
Car
Many people even on vacation prefer not to part with the car, because it is mobility and independence from the weather and public transport schedules.
It is convenient to get from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod by car. There are different ways. Each driver chooses his own based on whether he agrees to pay in some areas, whether he wants to drive on the highway with a speed limit of 100 km/h and above, or he likes calm local roads that do not have constant repairs and heavy traffic.
The most common options for how to drive the distance from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod are as follows:
Option number 1. Along the M-11 highway. This is a well-equipped road, but, unfortunately for many drivers, it is paid. In general, the fare will cost around 2 thousand rubles. The cost of crossing depends on the time: during the day it is more expensive, at night it is cheaper. But on this route, the driver's strength and nerves are saved. There are perfect markings on the road, high-quality coverage on wide lanes (3.75 m each) with separators between flows and lighting.
The speed limit is between 110 and 150 km/h. The road has a length of 570 km, it passes through Zelenograd, bypasses Tver, where it passes into the M-11 highway. M-11 leads to a detour of Torzhok, and Vyshny Volochok, passes through Bologoye. Already in the Novgorod region, you need to turn off the M-11 in the area of \u200b\u200bthe village. Crosses again on the M-10 and already on it to go to Veliky Novgorod.
Option number 2. M-10, or Leningradka, or the federal highway"Russia". This is a free road. The distance will be 530 km. The path passes through Solnechnogorsk, Klin, along the bypass Tver and Torzhok, then Vyshny Volochok, Valdai and Krestsy. Experienced drivers note that traffic on the highway is slowing down due to the large number of heavily loaded trucks and speed cameras.
These are the two most common routes. On the way, travelers will spend about 6-9 hours, depending on the traffic density.
Auto travel expenses
An important aspect of any trip is the cost. It is necessary to consider refueling the car, because the journey will require about 47-50 liters at the rate of 8 l / 100 km. There are gas stations on both M-10 and M-11.
To have a snack, you can stop at any roadside cafe, or you can take tea and coffee with you.
If you do not have your own car, you can use search sites and find those car owners who are willing to take fellow travelers for a small fee - usually it is 500 rubles.
Bus Service
Choosing how to get to Veliky Novgorod from Moscow, some residents of the capital prefer the bus service.
The flight duration is approximately 9 hours.
You can leave for the ancient city on the shores of Lake Ilmen from two places:
- from TC "Gardener" (Verkhniye Polya street, 14th km of Moscow Ring Road);
- from the bus station near the station. metro station "VDNKh".
On the flightdifferent carriers operate: a private company B. Shikhkamalov and LLC Avtoflot Avtokolonna-1601.
The flight departs at 17:35 from TC "Sadovod" - this is a bus passing from Derbent, it arrives at 4 am in the village of Myasnoy Bor near Veliky Novgorod. The ticket price will be about 600 rubles.
The bus leaves VDNKh at 21:30, arrives at Veliky Novgorod railway station at 05:50, ticket price is about 900 rubles.
Buses depart daily for 53 passengers.
Rail transport
The railway lines from the capital to Novgorod stretched for 534 km.
There are several options for how to get to Veliky Novgorod from Moscow by train:
Option number 1. Daily composition of 042G "Ilmen". Departs at 22:05 from the Kursk railway station, arrives at 06:24, being on the road 8.5 hours. This is a convenient train for those who want to relax before arriving in a new city.
Ticket price depends on carriage class:
- reserved seat will cost from 1,100 rubles;
- coupe from RUB 2,260;
- luxury from 3,700 rubles;
- soft – from RUB 7,600
Option number 2. High-speed train 772 "Sapsan" leaves Moscow for Novgorod every day at 21:08 and arrives three hours later, at 01:03.
Tarification is flexible, a ticket costs from 1,500 to 5,500 rubles.
Option number 3. Also fast and convenient - the Strizh train. Departs from Moscow according to dates. From the Kursk railway station, flight numbers 702, 704, 706,708 and 710. First departure at 06:35, last at 20:20. The train is on the way for 3.5 hours.
As passenger traffic increases, Russian Railways adds trains 256B, 214M and 208A.
And another option for those who like to experiment:
- take the Sapsan departing for St. Petersburg (Kursky railway station);
- get to Chudovo station;
- transfer to the train going to V. Novgorod.
Air service
Unfortunately, thinking about how to get to Veliky Novgorod from Moscow using the most modern mode of transport - by plane - is unlikely to succeed.
The reason is that the old city does not have its own airport, the nearest one is in St. Petersburg.
