City, Russia
Getting around Saint Petersburg
How to get around Saint Petersburg
The metro is deep, cheap and covers the center. Walk the core, and use trams and buses for the rest. Taxis need Yandex Go.
Ways to get around Saint Petersburg
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg Metro | About 50–80 RUB per ride | Tokens or Podorozhnik card; some stations are 100 m underground |
| Trams and trolleybuses | About 50–80 RUB | Frequent in the center; pay conductor in cash or by Podorozhnik |
| Bus 39 and metro to Pulkovo | About 50–100 RUB | Bus 39 to Moskovskaya station, then metro; 40–60 min |
Ride-hailing apps in Saint Petersburg
A 5 km ride costs about ₽350–750 ($4.2–9.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yandex Go | Main app; needs a Russian number and payment in cash or Russian card |
| Maxim | Cheaper alternative; cash payment possible |
- Registered app taxis beat street cabs. Apps need a working Russian SIM; avoid unlicensed drivers at airports.
Arriving in Saint Petersburg
Pulkovo (LED)
Bus 39 or K39 to Moskovskaya metro about 50–100 RUB, 30 min; taxi 1000–2000 RUB to center, 35–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental scooters run in summer only and need a category A licence; the center is crowded, so most visitors walk.
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968 IDP plus your licence. Fuel shortages and quotas hit some regions; police spot checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Russia: Russian Railways trains are comfortable and cover the country; Sapsan links Moscow and St Petersburg in about 4 hours. Drone attacks cause frequent flight delays and closures.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Saint Petersburg?
No. Use Yandex Go, Maxim instead.
What's the best way to get around Saint Petersburg?
The metro is deep, cheap and covers the center. Walk the core, and use trams and buses for the rest. Taxis need Yandex Go.
How do I get from the airport to Saint Petersburg?
Bus 39 or K39 to Moskovskaya metro about 50–100 RUB, 30 min; taxi 1000–2000 RUB to center, 35–60 min.
Is Saint Petersburg walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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