Today we will talk about how to get to Germany from Russia, what type of transport should be used to save time and money. The information will be useful both for those who decided to add this country to the list of places they have visited as a tourist, and for those who are forced to look for the best route to travel to Germany to resolve business issues.
Plane
The list of the fastest, cheapest and most popular ways to get to one of the German cities from Moscow or St. Petersburg is headed by air. Today, several companies from Russia, near and far abroad are ready to offer their services to potential passengers at once. To find the most suitable offer for you, we advise you to use the aviasales.ru web resource, where you can always buy a ticket with a good discount or with a special offer.
From Moscow
The most optimal and economical for Muscovites and guests of the capital will be the offer of the air carrier AirBaltic. The planes of this company take off from Sheremetyevo airport every day at 11 and 22 hours. The ticket price starts from 7,829 rubles, and the travel time, depending on the departure time, will take 10 hours 15 minutes 13 hours 10 minutes, respectively. Of course, you will have to make one change in Riga.
A good alternative would be to fly on an Aeroflot or Airberlin aircraft. The main advantage of the offers is that you do not need to spend time transferring and waiting for the next plane, and you will have to spend only 2 hours and 45 minutes in the sky.
The cost of a plane ticket for the German carrier will be only 8,755 rubles, and for a plane ticket for a domestic airline, you will have to pay almost 200 rubles. It is also very convenient to fly such flights because direct flights are carried out every day with a frequency of 2-3 hours. The first flight will start at 6.20 Moscow time.
From Saint-Petersburg
You can easily choose the best flight for those whose ultimate destination is another city in Germany or for passengers flying from St. Petersburg. For example, you can get from Sheremetyevo to Munich by Ural Airlines in just 3 hours, and you will have to pay for a ticket just over 7 thousand rubles.
You can get from St. Petersburg to the German capital by direct Aeroflot plane in just 2 hours and 20 minutes, but you will have to pay 11,943 rubles for a ticket. If you want to save up to 3 thousand, we advise you to take advantage of the offer of another airline, but then you will have to come to terms with the need for at least one transfer.
By train
An interesting offer for all tourists who prefer to travel on solid ground is a train ride. Today, on Thursdays and Fridays, the Moscow-Paris train runs, which stops in Berlin and Frankfurt.
From December 14 this year, the schedule will change and it will be possible to leave the capital's Belorussky railway station on Monday, Thursday and Friday at 22.15. The fare depends on the type of carriage and starts at 298 euros per person. Of course, there are also good discounts for certain categories of passengers. So, for young tourists, travel by train will cost 30-50% cheaper. Those who are ready to buy out the entire compartment or travel with their peers aged 12 to 26 will also be able to get a discount. Seniors over 60 can also save up to 30% on fares.
Travel time to Berlin will take about 25 hours, so we advise you not to skimp on comfort.
You can choose a longer, but budgetary option for a train trip. All European countries, including Germany, have an extensive rail network, so you can easily get to almost any settlement on one of the trains of neighboring countries. The most popular routes run through the Czech Republic, Austria and France, all of which can be traveled with a single ticket. And this promises a good financial saving!
Bus
There are many interesting offers that you can use to get to Germany by bus. For example, Moscow-Munich is considered a popular route. Comfortable buses leave three times a week from the Rizhsky railway station, and the travel time will be 43.5-44.5 hours. One-way fare for an adult passenger will be 115 euros, and for young tourists it will cost only 65 euros. If you plan to travel back in the same way, we recommend purchasing a round-trip ticket, which will save you up to € 30 on your trip.
There are also alternative routes that will allow you to choose a different destination for your journey. For example, buses run from the capital to Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Hamburg and Dresden. From St. Petersburg you can take a bus to Frankfurt am Main or Dusseldorf. The cost of travel also depends on the route and distance. Average cost is not much different from air travel.
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