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Russia Road Trip

Moscow - Vladimir - Nizhny Novgorod - Kazan - Izhevsk - Perm - Yekaterinburg - Tyumen - Kurgan - Chelyabinsk - Ufa - Samara - Saratov - Voronezh - Tula - Tver - Veliky Novgorod - St. Petersburg - Petrozavodsk - Lipin Bor - Vologda - Yaroslavl

Expect on your itinerary

Urban life Urban life
Historical sites Historical sites
Benefit-stress ratio Benefit-stress ratio
Culture Culture
Comfort Comfort
Road conditions Road conditions
Security Security
Landscape Landscape
Russia Road Trip ACTIVATE MAP Stages22 km7,378 h/stage4.5

Best months to drive

I II III IV V VI
VII VIII IX X XI XII

Road Trip Costs

How much does it cost to go on a Russia Road Trip in Russia?

Economy
Low budget options by car rental, accommodation and catering. In- and Out-bound travel expenses are not included.
rent & more 1,155EUR drive & more 825EUR sleep & more 968EUR eat & more 792EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) 2,585EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) incl. rented car 3,740EUR
Standard
Mid budget options by car rental, accommodation and catering. In- and Out-bound travel expenses are not included.
rent & more 1,650EUR drive & more 1,113EUR sleep & more 1,936EUR eat & more 1,056EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) 4,105EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) incl. rented car 5,755EUR
Premium
High budget options by car rental, accommodation and catering. In- and Out-bound travel expenses are not included.
rent & more 3,300EUR drive & more 1,388EUR sleep & more 3,025EUR eat & more 1,584EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) 5,997EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) incl. rented car 9,297EUR
Camper
On the road in RV, overnight at camp grounds with self-catering. In- and Out-bound travel expenses are not included.
rent & more 4,950EUR drive & more 1,663EUR sleep & more 605EUR eat & more 792EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) 3,060EUR Total (est. for 2 prs.) incl. rented car 8,010EUR
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Russia Road Trip Itinerary

If you are looking for one of the most captivating road trips in Russia, Russia Road Trip will certainly match up your expectations. The target travellers for this tour are explorer. The road tour runs, among others, through such places as Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kazan. The trip described in this article was planed for 22 days of travel, but drivers can easily complete it in 15. You are also free to extend your excursion and discover the remaining part of what Russia offers, which is equally interesting. If you are wondering about the time spent behind the wheel, it will be around 4.5 hours daily, and you will cover 7,378km . Ready for the journey? So, let’s jump behind the wheel and set out!
number of days 22 number of days
route length 7,378 km route length
budget moderate budget
good for explorer good for
traffic direction on the right traffic direction
accident level high accident level
The road trip is a great opportunity to see a number of exciting attractions relatively stress-free and for a reasonable price. While on Russia Road Trip, you will also have a great option to visit a few interesting historical sites. Travellers will have an equal opportunity to see the urban life, as the trip also passes through many urban zones. In spite of the fact that the accommodation options on the way do not offer that much comfort, they still promise value for money. The region is characterised by a lower security level in comparison to other road trips, but do not worry, constant awareness of what is happening on the road will ensure the safety of you and your passengers. A low number of amenities makes the whole adventure is rather inexpensive. In Russia, there is a high number of accidents and you drive on the right. The period between May and October is consider for travelling in the region.

START Moscow

Distance 7,378 km Driving time 98.4 h Pace: fast 2,213.3 kWh Airports DME , SVO , VKO
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Your journey starts at one of Moscow's Airport. It is precisely the place where you can collect your rental vehicle.

1 Moscow - Vladimir

Distance 219 km Driving time 3.8 h Pace: modest 57.0 kWh View map Itinerary
junction of road trips UNESCO World Heritage Site interesting  historic site interesting cultural site accommodation options
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2 Vladimir - Nizhny Novgorod

Distance 230 km Driving time 3.1 h Pace: fast 68.9 kWh View map Itinerary
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3 Nizhny Novgorod - Kazan

Distance 392 km Driving time 5.7 h Pace: fast 117.5 kWh View map Itinerary
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4 Kazan - Izhevsk

Distance 396 km Driving time 5.2 h Pace: fast 118.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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5 Izhevsk - Perm

Distance 287 km Driving time 4.3 h Pace: fast 86.1 kWh View map Itinerary
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6 Perm - Yekaterinburg

Distance 375 km Driving time 4.9 h Pace: fast 112.5 kWh View map Itinerary
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7 Yekaterinburg - Tyumen

Distance 330 km Driving time 4.4 h Pace: fast 99.0 kWh View map Itinerary
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8 Tyumen - Kurgan

Distance 200 km Driving time 2.5 h Pace: fast 59.9 kWh View map Itinerary
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9 Kurgan - Chelyabinsk

Distance 266 km Driving time 3.4 h Pace: fast 79.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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10 Chelyabinsk - Ufa

Distance 426 km Driving time 5.8 h Pace: fast 127.9 kWh View map Itinerary
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11 Ufa - Samara

Distance 456 km Driving time 6.0 h Pace: fast 136.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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12 Samara - Saratov

Distance 467 km Driving time 5.9 h Pace: fast 140.0 kWh View map Itinerary
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13 Saratov - Voronezh

Distance 519 km Driving time 6.4 h Pace: fast 155.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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14 Voronezh - Tula

Distance 356 km Driving time 4.1 h Pace: fast 106.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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15 Tula - Tver

Distance 366 km Driving time 4.9 h Pace: fast 109.9 kWh View map Itinerary
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16 Tver - Veliky Novgorod

Distance 395 km Driving time 3.8 h Pace: fast 118.4 kWh View map Itinerary
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17 Veliky Novgorod - St. Petersburg

Distance 201 km Driving time 2.5 h Pace: fast 60.3 kWh View map Itinerary
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18 St. Petersburg - Petrozavodsk

Distance 427 km Driving time 5.6 h Pace: fast 128.0 kWh View map Itinerary
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19 Petrozavodsk - Lipin Bor

Distance 383 km Driving time 6.7 h Pace: modest 99.5 kWh View map Itinerary
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20 Lipin Bor - Vologda

Distance 175 km Driving time 2.3 h Pace: fast 52.5 kWh View map Itinerary
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21 Vologda - Yaroslavl

Distance 193 km Driving time 2.6 h Pace: fast 58.0 kWh View map Itinerary
junction of road trips UNESCO World Heritage Site interesting  historic site accommodation options
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22 Yaroslavl - Moscow

Distance 319 km Driving time 4.6 h Pace: fast 95.8 kWh View map Itinerary
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Russia Road Trip Summary

Surely, the presented itinerary idea has become a great inspiration for your future travels.
The plan we’ve prepared can be used as a foundation that you can recreate in its entirety or only partially and that can be enriched with interesting highlights of your choice.
If car travel is a means of travel that you prefer, there are a number of essential road rules to follow and a number of elements to bear in mind to make your adventure smooth. These tips will surely become useful for holidayers who are considering renting a vehicle or camper rental.
In Russia, there are a number of road regulations to be followed while sightseeing. Alcohol is best to be avoided at any price when travelling around Russia. Holidayers should remember that the allowed level of alcohol in blood is very low and equals only 0.35‰. You are allowed to drive at the maximum speed of 60km/h when travelling around the build-up areas. Around non-build-up-areas, you can travel at the maximum speed of 90km/h. On motorways, 110km/h is the maximum speed that you should be mindful of. Having a first aid kit and fire extinguisher in your car and driving with your headlights on at daytime heavily increase the safety.
The majority of drivers wonder about the costs of the whole tour. Of course, depending on the budget option that you’re interested in, the amount of money that you have to pay for your travel expenses may vary. A wide range of budget options is presented below.
We estimate that the cheapest offer when it comes to gasoline to cover the planned 7,378km while travelling around Russia can cost approximately 825 EUR. Economy accommodation options may cost holidaymakers approximately 968 EUR. Travellers who opt for this option will spend more or less 792 EUR on restaurants and food. Travellers will have to pay about 1,155 EUR if they go for the budget car rental offer as well. Thus, going for vehicle rental will increase the costs of the road trip from about 2,585 EUR to roughly 3,740 EUR.
When it comes to the standard offer, you should be prepared to pay the maximum of 1,113 EUR on the fuel needed to cover the itinerary. Standard accommodation options will cost more or less 1,936 EUR. When choosing this option, take into consideration that the food and restaurants within this range will cost approximately 1,056 EUR. Travellers who want to cover the trip in a standard rental vehicle should expect a cost of around 1,650 EUR. Summing up the standard offer, the estimated cost of the road trip will total about 5,755 EUR for travellers who would like to try car hire and 4,105 EUR for those who are not interested in renting.
Travellers who are searching for the highest level of convenience will be pleased with the premium option. When it comes to this offer, the estimated cost of the road trip will total more or less 9,297 EUR for travellers who are considering car rental and 4,105 EUR for those who do not want to rent. Travellers who want to cover the trip in a premium hire car should expect a cost of around 3,300 EUR. In the top standard option of the trip, you will pay about 1,388 EUR for fuel. You should expect to pay approximately 3,025 EUR for accommodation options and 1,584 EUR for restaurants and food if you are searching for the exclusive standard of services during your road trip.
Our trip will also be perfect for all camper lovers, as it can be easily adjusted to their needs. If you choose this travel means, it costs roughly 4,950 EUR. If you are wondering about the gasoline costs for the whole tour, they will amount to more or less 1,663 EUR. Holidaymakers who choose camper hire should expect to pay about 605 EUR for overnight stays and more or less 792 EUR for expenses connected with food.
The Road Trip Costs section presents all the above details in a simple manner.
The showed 23 stages stages are perfect for exploration in a vehicle in the period between May and October. If Russia Road Trip has inspired you, our website is full of interesting journeys. The wide spectrum of ideas will surely meet the expectations of the most demanding holidayers.

Facts for safer driving in Russia

drink drive limit drink drive limit 0.35
max speed urban max speed urban 60 km/h
max speed rural max speed rural 90 km/h
max speed highway max speed highway 110 km/h
headlights at daytime headlights at daytime on
fire extinguisher fire extinguisher yes
tolls tolls yes
seat belts seat belts yes

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