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Introducing St. Petersburg


St. Petersburg allows you to experience its art, culture and museums to the fullest, as you live through the glory of the kings and czars of the past. Look into the rich history of the city in its many museums, including the Hermitage Museum, which is home to millions of pieces. Visit the homes of famous writers like Dostoevsky before exploring the streets where their stories took place, and see just how well-preserved the magnificent history of the city really is. In St. Petersburg, everything you see is part of a daily life brimming with aesthetic elegance and grandeur. Just walking the streets is an unforgettable experience, as is taking in some of the finest ballet performances in the world. Getting to know the traditions and feel of this incredibly cultured and artistic city is a true adventure.

St. Petersburg is known for:


History and Art Urban

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Arkhangelsk (1206 km)
Murmansk (1339 km)
CURRENCY
Russian Ruble (RUB)

COUNTRY CODE
+7

ELECTRIC POWER
C, E, F

TIME ZONE
GMT +3

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
N/A

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
N/A

Average Temperature

January
-6.7 °C
February
-6.1 °C
March
-1.7 °C
April
4.4 °C
May
11.1 °C
June
15 °C
July
17.2 °C
August
15.6 °C
September
10.6 °C
October
5 °C
November
1 °C
December
-4.4 °C

St. Petersburg airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

It's 23 km from Pulkovo International Airport (LED) to the city center. Buses 39, 39A, and K39 Minivan Taxis run between the airport and the Moskovskaya, the nearest metro stop. The 39A express bus is a 15-20 ride (running from 05:30 to 00:30 and departing every 25 to 30 minutes), the 39 bus is a 30 to 35 minute ride to the metro (running from 05:30 to 01:30 every 12 to 20 minutes). The K39 Minivan Taxi runs from 07:00 to 23:30 and departs every 5 minutes and takes about 15 to 20 minutes. All three are available from the arrivals terminal and it's easy to get to the city center from Moskovskaya metro station.

Average time from airport: 15-35 minutes

Distance from airport: 23 km

TAXI:

Taxis from Pulkovo International Airport (LED) to St. Petersburg's city center cost about 15 euros and take about 25 minutes to get there. Taxis depart from in front of the arrivals terminal.

Average taxi price: 15 euros

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