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Buses in St. Petersburg: routes, timetables, bus stops
In 1907 the first bus started to run in St. Petersburg, and several decades later, during the perilous time of World War II, the bus column ran through the lifeline across the Ladoga.
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Nowadays, hundreds of routes run commercial and social buses that transport residents and visitors of St. Petersburg to the city districts. Due to the fact that the bus fleet is constantly growing, there is plenty of space and passengers can comfortably accommodate in the passenger compartment.
You can track the bus you need on the Internet on a traffic map online. The fare in the city is 55 rubles. Numbers of routes - from the 1st to the 399th. As for buses that travel outside the city and go to the Leningrad Oblast, the numbers of such routes are in the range from the 400th to the 699th. The ticket price depends on the distance of the trip. Traveling is cheaper when using the Podorozhnik card. For example, a trip around St. Petersburg by bus using a card will cost just 36 rubles.
Not all buses in St. Petersburg have a conductor. A common practice is to pay money to the driver before going to the right stop. Remember that if there is no conductor in the cabin, only the front door opens to the exit. Go there in advance to get out.
(Photo: avtobus.spb.ru)
Be aware that in St. Petersburg you need to remember about the schedule for drawbridges. If go on a night stroll through Nevsky Prospect, and live in Petrogradka, the bus will be of no use for you. We recommend to download the application with a schedule for drawbridges to your phone.
About useful applications: there are 5 interesting bus routes in St. Petersburg (№ 3, 6, 7, 22, 46) where you can listen to an individual audio tour during the trip. What is needed for this? A smartphone, headphones and a free application that is easy to install using a QR code (located in the bus). The history of houses, sights of the city, fleet - you will hear a fascinating story. Spend your time to good use!
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