Crimea is the pearl of Russia. It is the subject of our national pride and the source of many political problems. We can safely say that this is the best Black Sea resort in Russia. There is nothing more pleasant than to go from Rostov to Simferopol and other cities located further away in the cold summer. You can not visit the capital of the peninsula at all, but go directly to the southern coast of Crimea.
Difficult environment
It just so happens that Crimea is a contested territory. Convenient and familiar routes through the lands of Ukraine are no longer available. Not everyone will dare to go this way now. The new route through Russian territory is somewhat longer and requires the use of a ferry crossing. The road from Rostov to Simferopol is a difficult road for a driver. It is impossible to predict in advance the occurrence of possible troubles near the ferry crossing.
The reality isthat the only way to avoid the Kerch crossing is by plane. Any other means of transport assumes a path through the sea. It is most convenient to travel by your own car, less convenient - by bus, and those who decide to travel by train will have the hardest and longest journey.
Until the bridge across the strait is completed and put into operation, the difficult situation with the transport accessibility of the peninsula will remain as acute.
Difficulties of a single ticket
Everyone who decides to travel by train from Rostov to Simferopol gets into an unpleasant situation associated with the need to purchase a single ticket. Deto is that the trains are not transported through the ferry. In 2015, there were attempts to use ferries with railroad tracks on board, but they were ineffective.
You can take the train either to Krasnodar or to Anapa, and then you will have to use buses on a single ticket. Do not forget that the buses will be different: before the crossing and after it. In 2017, the control of stowaways was tightened. The acquisition of a single travel document has become a necessity. Despite the fact that these buses pass without a queue, the crossing can take about an hour. On the other side you should expect a bus to Simferopol. Passengers have the opportunity to stay in a special air-conditioned building, but there are always a lot of people there. However, the worst thing is that the visitors to the premises will be the last to leave, because the mostsavvy and take the bus first.
There is no single bus "Rostov - Simferopol" on this section of the route. The tickets do not indicate seats, which causes conflict situations. Everyone strives to get the most comfortable place, especially after several hours of waiting under the scorching sun in a 40-degree heat. Such a ticket is inexpensive, but the trip from the port to Simferopol will take about 13 hours, which is a very long time.
Bus Tour
Knowing the difficulties with a single ticket, many prefer bus tours. Questions about how to get from Rostov to Simferopol no longer arise. The bus does not need to be changed. It will be comfortable and convenient. However, the most important thing is that he will spend much less time on the trip. Depending on the tour, the journey will take from 10 to 15 hours. This is not much if you remember that a single ticket trip from Krasnodar to Simferopol will take from 16 hours.
On bus tours there are no problems at the crossing. All seats are pre-allocated according to the tickets. There are no strangers on the bus, and the organization is at a high level. In short, this is an ideal option for those who want to save money, time and nerves.
Bus tour routes
The most popular bus route "Rostov - Simferopol" is the shortest. It passes Krasnodar, through Slavyansk in the Kuban, the coast of the Sea of Azov, the Kerch ferry crossing and ends right in the capital of the peninsula -Simferopol. All other routes will be longer. Some of them pass through Krasnodar, and there are those that go through Anapa. They are neither scenic nor fast, but they can be cheaper.
Most tourists recommend the first route. Especially if it is at night. Any trip during the day is unpleasant - the sun bakes, even with the air conditioner running. Will have to use curtains.
Private vehicle
Why should you drive your own car? Because it will take about 8-9 hours, and at best 5. The car travels much faster than any bus or train, including in Kerch. By car, you can overcome this entire difficult journey overnight. A trip during the day will also not cause difficulties, because air conditioners in modern cars are much better than in buses.
Distance from Rostov to Simferopol
The shortest distance is only 500 km, but it will not work. This is just the distance in a straight line. The actual length of the roadway between cities is 670 km.
