~6hTotal estimate
~€11–40Rough fare per person
Bus to Mahilyow
Smolensk → Mahilyow · about ~3h 5m · ~€4–15
Train to Minsk
Mahilyow → Minsk · about ~2h 40m · ~€7–25
Smolensk → Minsk
Russia to Belarus · 1 border · Where else can you go from Smolensk?
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About the trip from Smolensk to Minsk
Smolensk (Russia) and Minsk (Belarus) are 307 km (191 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and train, 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
- Bus from Smolensk to Mahilyow: ~3h 5m, 147 km, ~€4–15
- Train from Mahilyow to Minsk: ~2h 40m, 182 km, ~€7–25
Questions
How long does it take to get from Smolensk to Minsk?
~6h door to door by bus and train, via Mahilyow, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Smolensk to Minsk?
~€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 bus from Smolensk to Minsk?
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.