~6hTotal estimate
~€11–40Rough fare per person
Train to Mahilyow
Minsk → Mahilyow · about ~2h 40m · ~€7–25
Bus to Smolensk
Mahilyow → Smolensk · about ~3h 5m · ~€4–15
Minsk → Smolensk
Belarus to Russia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Minsk?
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About the trip from Minsk to Smolensk
Minsk (Belarus) and Smolensk (Russia) are 307 km (191 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Mahilyow: ~6h door to door with 1 change, for ~€11–40 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Minsk to Mahilyow: ~2h 40m, 182 km, ~€7–25
- Bus from Mahilyow to Smolensk: ~3h 5m, 147 km, ~€4–15
Questions
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Smolensk?
~6h door to door by train and bus, via Mahilyow, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Minsk to Smolensk?
~€11–40 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct train from Minsk to Smolensk?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Mahilyow.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.