Minsk to Petrozavodsk by train
Petrozavodsk lies 963 km (598 mi) north of Minsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Belarus and Russia rail, over roughly 1,175 km (730 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Minsk | Petrozavodsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 279,190 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Minsk Pasažyrski railway station, Minsk-Pawdnyovy, Instytut Kul′tury | Petrozavodsk railway station, Tomitsy, Golikovka railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Petrozavodsk
Crossing from Belarus into Russia: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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Common questions
How far is Petrozavodsk from Minsk?
963 km (598 mi) in a straight line, north of Minsk; by road roughly 1,175 km (730 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Petrozavodsk by train?
About 13 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Petrozavodsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petrozavodsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.