Balabanovo is the largest city in the Borovsky district in the Kaluga region. More than 25,000 people live in it, it is located not far from Moscow, only 98 km. Therefore, it is quite clear that the route Moscow - Balabanovo is in demand and popular among its residents. How to get to the city in Borovsky district from Moscow by bus, train, express train or car? Consider the most popular options.
How to get to Balabanovo from Moscow
The distance from Moscow to Balabanovo is less than 100 km. Many people use public transport to get to their destination. There are several ways to get to this city of the Kaluga region from Moscow and back:
- Bus service. Regular buses run daily from the Balabanovo railway station to the Kyiv metro station with a stop at the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station. There is currently no return direct route. It is possible to get from Moscow to Balabanovo by bus withchange in Obninsk or Naro-Fominsk.
- Electric train. You can get from Moscow to Balabanovo by any train with final points in Kaluga or Maloyaroslavets. Suburban trains depart from the Kievsky railway station, it is possible to return in the same way. More than 20 electric trains run daily along a given route.
- Long-distance trains. About five express trains run daily from Moscow to Kaluga, with an obligatory stop in Balabanovo, and back. A ticket for the express train, like for all long-distance trains, can be purchased with a seat.
- Car. One of the most convenient ways to get from Moscow to Balabanovo is by car. Not everyone likes to travel by public transport, so car owners often use their car for the necessary movements. Also, on the websites of many companies selling tickets online for various types of transport, it is possible to purchase a ticket for a seat in a car with a companion in the desired direction.
How to get by bus from Moscow to Balabanovo
Bus service is in great demand among the population. Therefore, I would like to pay special attention and consider in more detail the trip by regular bus from Moscow to Balabanovo and back.
Unfortunately, at the moment there are no direct flights on the route Moscow - Balabanovo, but you can get to your destination, leaving the capital, in the following ways:
- With a change in Naro-Fominsk. From the metro station "Yugo-Zapadnaya" on the 309 bus you needget to the station "Nara". In Naro-Fominsk, take a bus to Obninsk and drive to Balabanovo.
- With a change in Obninsk. From the bus station near the metro station "Teply Stan" runs the bus "Teply Stan - Bryansk". On it you need to get to Obninsk, transfer to a regular bus to Naro-Fominsk and get off at Balabanovo.
According to experienced passengers, at the Tyoply Stan bus station, you can take any regular bus that goes in the Kaluga direction to Obninsk and ask the driver to stop on the Kiev highway in Balabanovo at the traffic police post. It is not difficult to walk to the city center from this point.
Getting to Moscow is somewhat easier. There are regular direct flights from Balabanovo to the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station, departure takes place at the city's railway station.
Route Moscow - Balabanovo
The route runs along the M3 highway. It is preferable to leave the capital through the southwestern district and then follow the Kyiv highway.
The distance of the route in a straight line is 87 km. Depending on the chosen mode of transport, the approximate travel time will take:
- 1hr 20min by car (excluding traffic jams);
- 1hr 59min by bus without transfers, 2 h. 16 min. by bus with transfer;
- 1hr 40min by train;
- 1hr 17min by express train.
There are about 30 gas stations on the highway, among them such as Rosneft, Lukoil, Tatneft,Shell and Gazprom Neft.
Travel costs by different modes of transport
What type of transport to choose for movement is a personal matter for everyone. But do not forget about the cost of the road. For many, this is the decisive factor when choosing one or another mode of transportation.
The table shows the approximate cost of public transport tickets and gasoline costs.
| Bus | Train train | Express Train | Private vehicle |
| 150-170 RUR | 245 R. | 330 R. | 300 RUB |
Thus, it is worth noting that it is not at all difficult to get to Balabanovo from Moscow. Despite the fact that this city is located in the Kaluga region, you can get to it from the capital quickly and in many ways.
