We'll tell you how to get to Gelendzhik from Moscow by train, plane or bus. This destination is increasingly gaining popularity in the summer, since in a domestic seaside resort, it turns out, you can relax no worse than in Turkey or Egypt.
The beach season on the Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar Territory begins in May, but at this time it is only possible to sunbathe and have fun on land. The water remains relatively cool. And only at the end of June the sun warms up enough to enjoy swimming in the sea. And then thousands of tourists come to Gelendzhik to spend their vacation on the shores of the warm sea. This influx continues until September. All this affects the cost of travel packages and the availability of transport in the desired direction.
By car
The M4 highway connects Moscow and Gelendzhik. We always try to leave at night or early in the morning. The fact is that this road is in great demand and traffic jams on it are very frequent. The toll section of the road to Voronezh usually runs like clockwork. I would like to note that the reduced tariff on toll sections of the road is valid from late evening until 9 am. The condition of the road surface is generally good, but there are, of course, some off-road areas. Our route continues through Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar. My husband and I are both experienced drivers, so we easily replace each other. But, there are a large number of campsites along the route where, if necessary, you can have a snack or stop for the night. There are a large number of gas stations along the entire route, so there is no need to carry extra cargo in the form of cans of gasoline. Closer to Gelendzhik, the road becomes winding, with constant slopes, so I do not recommend exceeding the speed of 60 km/h in this section.
How to get to Gelendzhik by bus
Bus at the bus station in Gelendzhik
Oddly enough, it is more convenient to travel from Moscow to Gelendzhik by bus than by train. In this case, the price will be about 3,100 rubles even in high season and there is no need to make transfers. It takes exactly 24 hours to travel with several stops. For example, at 10 am we take the bus in Moscow, the next morning at 10 am we get off in Gelendzhik. No transfers!
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Buses to Gelendzhik run not only from Moscow, but you can also get to Gelendzhik from Voronezh, Volgograd, Samara, Rostov-on-Don, etc.
- From Sochi to Gelendzhik the price is from 1000 rubles, the drive takes 5.5 hours.
- From Krasnodar to Gelendzhik the price is from 550 rubles, the journey takes 3-4 hours.
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Total price for a Moscow-Gelendzhik bus: from 6,200 rubles round trip.
By train
There are no direct road connections between the cities. But, just 40 km from the city of Gelendzhik there is the hero city of Novorossiysk, to which trains leave from Moscow twice a day. Trains depart to Novorossiysk from Kursky, Kazansky and Paveletsky railway stations. Travel time is 22-30 hours. From Novorossiysk to Gelendzhik you can easily get by bus or taxi.
Ticket prices
Traveling in a reserved seat will cost an average of 1,650 rubles, and in a compartment from 3,350 rubles. I would like to note that in the summer this destination is in great demand and tickets sell out quickly.
Where to buy tickets
Most often I buy tickets on the Russian Railways website, but sometimes directly at the ticket office of the railway station.
Holidays in Gelendzhik
The holiday season lasts in Gelendzhik from May to mid-October. But, it’s true, if you can sunbathe and even get burned already in May, swimming at this time is still cool - the sea warms up to a comfortable 20-22oC only by the end of June. The period when it will be difficult to spontaneously rent a room or apartment is the end of July and the beginning of September. The rest of the time, vacationers can choose from a large number of options both in the private sector and in numerous boarding houses, holiday homes and hotels. Unfortunately, there is no train station in Gelendzhik; direct flights from Moscow are carried out only by plane. But those who want to relax here can travel by train to the nearest railway stations, which are located in Krasnodar, Tuapse, Anapa and Novorossiysk.
By plane
This travel option is the most expensive, but also the most comfortable. There are daily flights from Moscow in this direction. Travel time is about 2 hours 30 minutes. Road transportation is carried out by the following companies: Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, UTair, Vim-Avia. Departures are carried out from airports - Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo.
Ticket prices
The cost of the flight is from 4200 rubles. In the summer, tickets from all airlines on this route sell out very quickly. Therefore, to buy an inexpensive ticket, it is best to make a purchase two to three months in advance.
Where to buy tickets
You can buy plane tickets at airport ticket offices or here, for example.
Trip to Kabardinka: what’s faster and cheaper?
As for savings, there is no significant difference between a train and a car. For the entire journey from Moscow to Kabardinka by car, gasoline will cost approximately 8 thousand rubles.
A ticket for a compartment car on a high-speed train to Novorossiysk will cost about 7 thousand rubles. However, by car you arrive at your final destination, and from Novorossiysk you still need to get to the bus station and from there take a regular bus for several hours to Kabardinka.
In the end, the difference is small; by train you can save a couple of hundred rubles, and by car you will spend a little more on gasoline, but you will get there about 7-8 hours earlier if you take the E115 highway.
In terms of speed, the safest option is air travel. On a direct flight Moscow-Gelendzhik the flight takes only 2 hours 40 minutes. From Gelendzhik to Kabardinka you can quickly get by taxi or public transport.
From Gelendzhik to the resort village it is only 11 km. This is the most convenient and fastest way to get to the resort. Thus, only 3-4 hours and you are already relaxing in Kabardinka. The road from Anapa will take a little longer; the drive to the resort is only an hour and a half.
Air travel will cost several thousand rubles more than traveling by car or train, but it is a significant time saver. However, some airlines hold promotions, so you can find an economy class ticket for the Moscow – Anapa flight for only 4,500 rubles.
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By bus
During the high tourist season, a bus runs between the cities. Travel time is about a day. On the road, passengers can use free Internet services, as well as soft drinks, tea and coffee. Buses depart from Krasnogvardeyskaya and Komsomolskaya bus stations.
Fare
The ticket price is about 2500 rubles.
Why is Gelendzhik attractive?
The favorable season for vacationers lasts here from early May to mid-October; sea water heats up from 18 to 24 degrees. There are 114 beach areas on the Gelendzhik coastline, almost all of them are pebbly. The total length of the beaches is 20,423 meters. In the very center of Gelendzhik Bay, a sandy beach was specially artificially created, its length is 1000 meters, and its area occupies 5.5 hectares.
Gelendzhik is famous for its mineral springs. In the vicinity of the city, 5 self-flowing mineral springs and 18 deposits of useful mineral water are registered. Almost all sanatoriums and health resorts use sodium, chloride, hydrocarbonate waters, which contain low concentrations of boron, iodine and bromine, iodine waters from the Solntsedarskoye deposit. “Gelendzhik” medicinal table water is in great demand among the population of the Krasnodar Territory and beyond, its industrial production has been established. Gelendzhik sanatoriums annually accept patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous system, and musculoskeletal diseases. Therapeutic mud is delivered to the sanatorium from the Taman Peninsula. The following health resorts are considered the most popular in Gelendzhik: “Blue Wave”, “Gelendzhik”, “Primorye”, named after. M. Lomonosov, “Red talka”, “Sunny Beach”, “Rus”, “Chernomorets”. Boarding houses “Builder”, “Caucasus”, “Friendly Beach”, “Kabardinka”, “Fakel”.
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Here you will find a soft carriage on train No. 030С, which departs from Moscow at 14:30 and arrives in Krasnodar at 09:06. Travel time is 18 hours 36 minutes. The price of all tickets for the Moscow – Krasnodar train is formed according to dynamic pricing, which depends on the demand for this route.
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To buy a ticket
Traditionally, train tickets can be purchased at ticket offices at railway stations. In this case, you receive a ticket immediately on Russian Railways letterhead.
The opportunity to buy a ticket online using the official Russian Railways website is becoming increasingly popular. To use it, you will need to register and create a personal account. Here you can purchase your boarding pass without leaving your home. Most trains have an electronic check-in service, for which you only need an electronic ticket and a general passport. Also available on the website are diagrams of train cars, a list of amenities offered (air conditioning, the ability to transport pets, etc.) and a rating that will help in choosing a train.
You can pay for tickets using credit cards (including MIR), as well as using electronic payment systems. Ready-to-use boarding passes will be sent to the email address specified during check-in and will remain in your personal account, from where they can be printed or downloaded to your mobile device.
If you don’t have the time or desire to register, then the easiest option is to use the services of the ticket sales service Tutu.ru. The search form is shown below. You can get your boarding pass at the station ticket office, but trains on the Moscow-Gelendzhik route have electronic registration, so you don’t need to print anything out.
According to passenger reviews, purchasing tickets on the Tutu.ru website has a number of advantages:
- The site is easy to use, simple and accessible, the purchase form is easy to understand the first time;
- The process of purchasing a ticket takes only a few minutes and there is no need to go to the departure station and stand in line for a ticket;
- Possibility of choosing a carriage and seat;
- You can pay for your train ticket in cash or by credit card online;
- Cashback and promotional codes allow you to save on purchasing a ticket;
- Reliability: you receive confirmation of the purchase of an electronic train ticket by email or SMS, with an enclosed boarding coupon and many information links (for example, to your personal account), as well as technical support phone numbers. A few hours before departure, SMS reminders with detailed information about the trip (departure station, time, train number, carriage and seat) are sent to your specified phone number;
- After purchasing a ticket, the Tutu.ru service offers free coupons for discounts in various online stores.
You can select and purchase bus tickets by logging into Avtoticket.com.
Alternative options
Naturally, there are other options other than getting to Gelendzhik by train. So, you can choose an airplane, for example. In principle, this is much more convenient, because the flight will only take a couple of hours. But keep in mind that this option will cost two to three times more. Naturally, the cost of air travel will depend on the season and the location you choose. This option is also convenient because it will allow you to be right in the resort town itself, since the airport is located there.
There is another option - go by car or bus
However, if you take into account the fact that you have to travel about one and a half thousand kilometers (about 18 hours), and all this in a sitting position, then it doesn’t turn out to be very tempting. The bus option will cost not much less than the train - 1000-500 rubles
If we talk about a car, then a trip on it has an economic benefit only if it is full. Before such a trip, one must take into account the state of health, and older people should also take into account that it can be very difficult to bear such a load. Children usually also have a very hard time with sedentary transfers. If tourists have a limited budget, then they need to think about other options other than getting to Gelendzhik by train.
