There are 4 ways to get from Minsk to Katyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minsk Pas to Smolensktrain 718Б / ...
3h 28m₽1,504–8,323Bus
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolenskbus
4h 37m₽2,256–3,818Drive 296 km
- Drive from Minsk to Katyncar 296 km
3h 30m₽2,076–2,999Train via Zhodzina
- Take the train from Minsk Vostochniy to Zhodzinatrain
- Take the train from Zhodzina to Smolensktrain 028Б / ...
6h 1m₽2,589–4,794
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to drive which costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3000 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 8500.
The distance between Minsk and Katyn is 352 km. The road distance is 296 km.
The best way to get from Minsk to Katyn without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Minsk to Katyn, including transfers.
The best way to get from Minsk to Katyn is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2200 - RUB 3900 and takes 4h 37m.
Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Katyn is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Minsk to Katyn.
What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Katyn, Smolensk Oblast, Russia?
Russian Railways (Commuter Trains) operates a train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercars Europe operates a bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolensk twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,900–3,400 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,100–1,700
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–4,600
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,400–2,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,900–4,600
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–9,500
Train from Zhodzina to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,200–4,300
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,200–2,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,600–4,300
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,200
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–8,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,500–3,200
Train from Minsk Vostochniy to Zhodzina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽35–65
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Phone
- +375 (29) 643 70 22
- intercars@intercars.ru
- Website
- intercars-tickets.com
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–3,400
- Website
- https://www.intercars-tickets.com/
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