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Saint Petersburg, Russia

Getting around Saint Petersburg

How to travel around Saint Petersburg — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Metro

Metro
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Among the deepest in the world, with escalators several minutes long.

2. Yandex Go

Yandex Go
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The reliable way past the station and airport touts.

Watch outUnlicensed drivers quoting many times the app fare and refusing to release luggage.

3. Canal boats

Canal boats
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The city is built on canals, and boat tours run from May to October.

4. Hydrofoil to Peterhof

Hydrofoil to Peterhof
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Thirty minutes across the gulf, and much better than the road.

5. Sapsan to Moscow

Sapsan to Moscow
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High-speed rail in about four hours.

Booking apps in Russia

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Yandex Go

The dominant Russian ride-hailing and taxi app, with in-app pricing.

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