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Fountains in Peterhof

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Hello! There is bad news and there is good news.
At first - bad news. If you came to St Petersburg, but did not see the Samson Fountain and the Grand Palace in the Lower Park of Peterhof, then your visit plan was wrong and you wasted your time in vain on something else.

Good news. If you are here for the first time, then now you know what you need to do. If not, now you have a reason to come back. Especially if last time you traveled to Saint Petersburg in the winter and the fountains were turned off ☺
Peterhof Fountains or 'Russian Versailles' - one of the main attractions of St Petersburg. The grandiose park, many larger than the prototype in France, with magnificent palaces and numerous unique fountains that operate without the use of pumps(!), was created at the beginning of the 18th century by order of Emperor Peter the Great, after his visiting Paris.
And now about the most important! The best pictures in your albums and enjoyment of memories are our main mission! Don`t spend time searching for a place to take iconic photos. We show you only top spots and specify absolutely exact coordinates!
This is very usefully for you, because point for a good shot does not always coincide with the exact location of the attractions themselves! What this mean

-Believe, you will have hundreds of reasons to press the button of your camera. Take with you a good lens, filters, flash light (of course, if you have all this) - photography conditions are not always optimal. Or at least, take a selfie stick for your phone!

PLEASE NOTE! Parks in Peterhof are open year-round (except Dec 30 - 31, Jan 01), but fountains operate, depending on the weather, about from the end of April until mid-October. At the beginning and end of the season (May & Sep), a grandiose show takes place. See actual event timetable here

Also it should be remembered that access to the park is open 09:00 - 19:45, but all fountains are on only in the high season about from 10:00 till ~ 18:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends!

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✅ Clothing and shoes. Locals call St. Petersburg the city of rains. This does not mean that this happens 365 days a year, but the probability is quite high. Since the park and fountains are located on the shore of the bay, strong winds are also not uncommon. Just in case check the weather forecast to understand if you need an umbrella and warm clothes.
COMFORTABLE SHOES - MUST HAVE! NO HEELS!

✅ Food & Water. A bottle of water and some food in a bag is a good idea for those walking around. There are many grocery stores, as well as great restaurants and cafes outside fountains area. However, directly within the park, food offers are limited, or even non-existent during the low season.

In summer, it is better to book a table in the most popular restaurants in advance. It`s simple. Open the list, choose what suits you best, find website link in the description and make a reservation.
If the website does not have an English page, use an online translator. Just copy and paste the link.

✅ Admission. Do not buy a regular group tour from numerous promouters on the streets - go to Peterhof yourself or with a personal guide (as maximum - in a small group). To avoid long queues at the box office during high season, buy entry tickets in advance!

Very important!!! Entry ticket to the Lower park is one-off! If you leave the Lower park, then to return you need to buy entrance ticket again. There is only one way to return back for free - you should have three documents in your pocket - original entry ticket to the Lower park, hydrofoil ticket to Peterhof and return ticket for hydrofoil boat, purchased in advance.
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✅ I was here! The two most important things you bring home from a trip are memories and photos. How and where to get a little more much more than other travelers? Use our guide map. We have marked absolutely all sights with an accuracy of one meter/foot. The territory of the park is huge, do not waste time in vain. Choose only what you need! More info
✅ Timing. At least half a day to visit Peterhof. Unless you have booked a hotel right here. Take a look: a visit to the park, even without entering the museums and palaces, will take at least 2 hours. Trip from the center of the city is at least one hour in each direction. Relax and eat in a cafe - another minimum half an hour. Running in St Petersburg is a bad idea. Enjoy life leisurely!
Reasons not to buy (or to buy) additional tickets to museums and palaces

✅ Planning. There are two world-famous sights in St. Petersburg, which are located in the suburbs. These are the Fountains of Peterhof and the Catherine Palace in the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Some tourists make the big mistake of trying to visit both of these places on the same day.
Do not do that!

Firstly, the transport connection between Peterhof and Pushkin is not optimal and you will spend a lot of time on the road. Secondly, it's like if you dine in one of the cool restaurants, you immediately go to dinner in another.

Plan your visit to Peterhof and Pushkin into two days. But what to do if you don't have much time? Choose something one. What exactly? It`s easy! Check the forecast. If the weather is optimal for walking outdoors, choose Peterhof, especially when the fountains are on. If rain and wind, go inside - visit the Catherine Palace

✅ Transportation & Accommodation. During the high season, we definitely recommend the hydrofoil boat trip. At least in one direction. Read about all the ways to get here, as well as very useful tips.

Walking through the parks of Peterhof is breathtaking, but it's also a little tiring. If you like 'city break' style travels and you came to our town without huge bags and suitcases, then why should you return to St Petersburg after excursion to Peterhof? Spend the night right close to fountains! There are many great hotels here!

Or do it like this. Come to Peterhof in the evening, take one night at a local hotel, and in the morning go see the palaces and fountains. Think & Go!
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Your adventures in Peterhof will always be amazing, but still a little tiring. It's great when a cozy bed awaits you 5 minutes from the attractions. Moreover, it is not always expensive.

There are no classic hostels very close to the fountains, however, in Peterhof there are a lot of offers of private apartments for about $30-50 per night. Use SEARCH FORM below

Also, Peterhof has a lot of offers of 4-star hotels, and at a price much lower than in the center of St. Petersburg. Even if you are a budget traveler, you can afford to have a one-night stay, especially in such a great place.

If the location is the main thing for you, then pay attention to the Samson and Truveller House hotels, which are located right at the entrance to the park-museum.
What about luxury hotels with SPA and even a golf course? Then, just in case, check the availability and prices in New Peterhof and Grand Peterhof SPA hotels.

Note! This is a high-rated area, where placements run out quickly. So why not start planning your trip now? Book your stay with free cancellation option if your travel plans change.

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Lower Park & Grand Palace

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the original
The park ensemble in Peterhof is magnificent. You will get an unforgettable experience, admiring the beautiful fountains and palaces from any place.

A little tip - insert a high capacity memory card into your gadget or take a spare one with you. It's also a good idea to have a power bank in your bag. You will have so many reasons to press the button of your smartphone or camera, which is why very often the battery or free space on the stick ends faster than your tour.

The Lower Park is really huge, so so that you do not waste your time, we will show you where to take the main postcard views, namely the 'Samson Fountain', the 'Grand Palace' and the 'Grand Cascade' , such as on these pictures. But not only.
Click links/photos to see the coordinates of the shooting location
Dear friends! Just in case, we repeat that this chapter is about finding the best angles. Do not worry! Where to buy tickets or how to get to Peterhof, we will tell below. And we have already told all the main advices for visiting above.

Unlike many other places in St Petersburg, where a couple of images for memory are enough, in Peterhof there are at least several dozen such points. Tourists usually walk here for about 2-3 hours. Maybe, we can help save time, if you want to see the sights of interest only to you, and skip something. Therefore, we have created a guide map for you with the exact coordinates of absolutely all landmarks.

So, here are the shooting points for the main 'postcard pictures'.
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The map below is shown to visualize the content we have provided. We recommend using the full screen version of the map
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Please do not forget that we indicate points for photographing. This does not always coincide with the location of attractions. Click the icon on the map or the name in the list to see exactly what you will get in this place. Ticket offices, administration building, public transport stops and toilets are also on the map
Visit Saint Petersburg. Fountains and Parks of Peterhof. How to find on the map
ATTENTION !
Upper Park (the space between Sankt Petesburgskiy Prospekt Ave., Razvodnaya Ulitsa Str., Pravlenskaya Ulitsa Str. and the Grand Palace) is closed for restoration until about 2024. To enter or exit to/from the Lower Park, use the gates near the Grand Palace
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At least half of the points that we indicated on our map are not in ordinary guidebooks, and this is your advantage. Moreover, you will learn about the sights located outside the Lower and Upper Parks, that is, just in the town of Peterhof.

For example, we strongly recommend to see and even go inside (!) the magnificent Peter and Paul Cathedral (do not confuse it with the Peter and Paul Fortress in the center of St. Petersburg). Even the Train Station in Peterhof is an attraction, so choose this transportation way, at least in one of the directions, to get more for less time.

Just make a foot tour around these spaces. No exhibitions will give you so many impressions and positive emotions as a simple and, in most cases, free (except for entry fee to the Lower Park) walk! But don't limit yourself to 'spiritual food' only. Be sure to check out one of the local restaurants or cafes!

Speaking of entrance tickets. We remind you once again, that the ticket to enter the Lower Park is one-time. If you went out the barriers, then remember that your pass is no longer valid. This is a problem for those who bought a round boat trip to Peterhof and would like to go out into the town to eat or just take a walk.
But not for you! Because we know the way to get back to the pier for free

Well, shall we go for a walk? Here are a few ideas for good selfies, except for the most important ones

'Chessboard Hill' Cascade
Palace 'Monplaisir'
'Golden Hill' fountain
Tsar Peter and Louis XV monument


and here are some more
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the full list of attractions can be found at this link
Dear Travelers! We have shown you many points for great photo and marked almost all interesting places and walking areas on our map, so that you can choose what you like and create your own route.

You may have noticed that we talk only about walks on the street and almost nothing about visits inside palaces, museums and other buildings. The fact is that we present an unusual concept for travel. Our main motto (we hope yours too) is 'Don't go inside, stay outside'. The reason?
Trying to be everywhere at the same time and running from one museum to another is a very common mistake many beginner travelers make. Various monasteries and museums maybe are very good, but believe, for you this is not the main thing. In most cases, it is best to refuse to visit them altogether. Of course, there are exceptions and places to required visit, and we will definitely tell you where to look!

So, why? Let`s think! If you can`t distinguish impressionism from postmodernism and unless going in with a very clear game plan to see very specific works of art, you may leave feeling like you've wasted a lot of time.
In addition, you are waiting for such inconveniences as long queues, money expenses, hunger and fatigue. And then you will imagine that you could be at that time in a completely different place. Understand?

However, there are times when buying extra tickets to enter the Peterhof museums is a good idea. In the low season, especially in winter. First, fountains not operate. Second, it's cold outside, and inside you can warm up))

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Tickets and Tours

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During the season of fountains (approx from the end of April to mid-October), admission fee is charged. Exact dates depend on the weather and are published on the official website
The rest of the time, admission is free.

To avoid long lines to the cashboxes, we recommend buying tickets online in advance or at ticket machines (no discounts in this case).

Please note! You can enter the Lower Park using a barcode on your phone screen or a printed e-ticket. Place your entry e-ticket (bar code) on the card reader on the automatic barrier. If there is a problem, e-ticket can be exchanged for the normal ticket at any ticket-office of Lower Park. Show your e-ticket (or say order number) and show your ID to the cashier.

Important! Any additional e-vouchers for enter to various museums, incl the Grand Palace, are not passes and must be exchanged for the normal entrance tickets on the day of your visit at the museums ticket-offices. Show your printed e-voucher (or the order number) and your ID to the cashier.
Note! Museums ticket-offices stop working one hour before closing time.
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All visitors, incl those eligible for a discount or even free admission, must have a entry pass.

You can buy a online ticket for foreigners (or at ticket machines) only for the full price. Tickets with discounts, including free tickets, can only be obtained at the box offices at the entrance to the Lower Park. Need to show ID or other document proving the right to a discount.

Free admission for children under the age of 7 (any citizenships - see details above)
Discounts for children from 7 years old, as well as for students, pensioners, etc. are provided only for residents of Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

If you bought a reduced e-ticket, for example, for residents of Russia, then be prepared to present an ID or other document proving the right to a discount. Otherwise, you will not be allowed into the Lower Park and the money will not be returned.

Refund of a ticket purchased online is possible no later than 3 days before the date of the visit. Read full Purchase Rules and Return Policy

Reasons not to buy (or to buy) additional tickets to museums and palaces

The entry pass to the Lower Park is 'one-off'. If you leave the Lower park, then to return you need to buy entrance ticket again. But how to go back to the pier for free if you arrive and leave Peterhof by hydrofoil boat? Detailed instruction is here (if the link not work, click here + 'boat' tab)

tours & excursions

Dear Traveler! Our main advice to you - do not take boring typical long tours for large groups. Try to see everything yourself or buy individual tours with an interesting program.

Peterhof, as well as St. Petersburg, was created in order to get the maximum visual effect, primarily from water. Fantastic views will take your breath away! So, if there is something that needs to be done here in any case, then of course it is to take a boat tour!

If you select a way to get to Peterhof during the navigation period, then we advise you to buy a 'Meteor' boat ticket at least one way. Hydrofoils leave directly from the heart of St. Petersburg, from the piers located near the Hermitage, Palace Bridge and St. Isaac's Cathedral

However, if the weather or just the season does not allow you to do this, then in this case you have a chance to appreciate the grandeur and magnificence of the landscape and architecture too.
Fly over Peterhof and St. Petersburg by plane or helicopter! And, it doesn't have to be expensive. For example, a half-hour flight with Cessna-172 (or similar) would cost about $200!

But even with a $1 budget, you get quite a lot of experience. To do this, you just need to ride the subway!
Most tour organizers do not have a webpages in English. In fact, this is not a problem, because we are with you! Here we told in detail what to do if you do not know a word in Russian
PAY ATTENTION to ticket categories. Choose the option only for foreign citizens!!!

In some cases prepayment (partial or full) is required. Due to sanctions, most cards of international payment systems are not valid in Russia.
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There are so many tour offers in St. Petersburg that wherever you go, you will surely meet it. Not necessary to book the excursion in advance and many tourists do just so. That is, you just walk along the streets or embankments, see the desk, the promoter invites you and you think - why not? Great option!

However, in some cases, pre-booking is the best solution. It is better to have tickets in your pocket when you not have much time but want to have time to see everything that you would like to see.
For example, we advise you order the boat tour in advance during the high season, when the demand, especially for the 'Drawbridges' night journey or hydrofoil ride to Peterhof, is very high.

Note. No matter, if you will buy tickets now or later, directly at the sale point, we ask you to follow some rules. For your safety and maximum pleasure
  • What is included in the package of a tour in Peterhof
    The packages can include both guided excursion or just a 'skip-the-line pass'. There are also combined tours.
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Dear travelers! We want your trip to Russia to be one of the best. Expensive doesn't always mean good. Therefore, we not only select the best for you, but also try to save your money.

If possible, we provide direct links to purchase admission vouchers and transport tickets without commission. For example, seats on hydrofoils to Peterhof and for entrance tickets to the Catherine Palace

Also, we present a variety of tours and excursions offered on four platforms for travelers, that are partners with our your Russia online guide.
Here, entrance and other tickets, if included in the guided tour, may cost a little more. However, in most options this will avoid queues and save time. Time is more valuable than money!

Please note that Tripster and Sputnik are travel agencies mainly for Russians. Therefore, Sputnik website have a limited English page, and Tripster only have a Russian-language version. On the one hand, this is a problem, but on the other hand, it is a chance to get something really unusual and unique.

How to choose and book a tour if you do not know a word of Russian? We will help you! Just click here to get a detailed manuals for each tour seller.

In any case, when choosing a tour or excursion, we advise you to pay attention to the rating of the organizer and the number of reviews. And please remember this warning before any booking!

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First, read the event description. Translate the page into English or another language directly in the browser or using Google Translator - copy and paste the link into field 'RUSSIAN'.

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Fountains and Palaces in Peterhof

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Choose the mode of transportation that suits you best. You can combine them without any problems! But please remember, public transport does not operate at night, about from 0:30 AM till 5:30 AM. Therefore, if you stayed late in Peterhof and your hotel is a little more than two steps away, then a taxi is your thing! Don`t worry - it's easy and inexpensive. Click on the tab `taxi` to learn more.

Our special recommendation is to choose a one way hydrofoil boat (if possible at this time of the year) and one of the combinations with underground the other way. So you get the maximum adventure and experience!
If you arrived in St. Petersburg during the navigation season (approx from May till October), then this is the best way! A trip to Petergof by 'Meteor' hydrofoil is a separate, incomparable adventure and the case when you spent money not in vain. A one-way trip lasts about 45 minutes, and during this time you can admire the beautiful sea views of St Petersburg.
Recommendation: For good view choose first class seats in the front of the ship

Route St. Petersburg - Peterhof served by several companies. The quays of departure are in the heart of the city, immediate vicinity of the Palace Bridge. Tickets (for one-way or round trip) can be purchased both on the pier or online in advance. The price of various companies may be slightly different. All boats come directly to the Lower Park in Peterhof
Important! We do not recommend buying boat tickets for the last flights from Peterhof because of crowding when boarding a ship.

Please note, the fare does not include the admission fee to the parks and palaces of Peterhof. Entry passes can be purchased directly on the pier in Peterhof, but we recommend buying them online in advance. For example, on official website or from one of the tour operators, if you want to get a personal or group excursion.

Very important! Entrance ticket to the Lower park is 'one-off'. If you leave the Lower park, then to return you need to buy ticket again. How to return to the pier free of charge if you arrive and leave Peterhof by hydrofoil boat?
Lifehack is here
Meteor Hydrofoil Boat to Peterhof from St Petersburg. Buy tickets online in advance.
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How to return to the pier in Peterhof free of charge
if I bought a round ticket for hydrofoil

  • The ticket to the Lower park is 'one-off'. If you leave the Lower park, then to return you need to buy entrance ticket again. If you bought a round ticket for hydrofoil and were going to the Upper park or even to Peterhof town, then to return to the pier for free, you should have three documents in your pocket:
    1) Original entry ticket to the Lower park
    2) Used Hydrofoil ticket from St Petersburg to Peterhof
    3) Return ticket for hydrofoil purchased in advance.

    Contact the staff (administrator on duty, not cashiers!) who are in the administrative building at Razvodnaya str., 2 (in Russian - Разводная улица, 2). If you are in the Upper park, then you need to go outside.

    Entrance to the building is here
    Exact location GPS 59°53'02.8"N 29°54'20.1"E or 59.884108, 29.905595
    See also street view on Yandex Map

    Show all your tickets and ask for a free entry bracelet for enter to the Lower park. He is obliged to give you a bracelet! If he refuses, show him this DOCUMENT

    If the employee does not speak English, say (show) him phrase in Russian:

    NAM NUZHNA PAPAST` NA METEOR.
    DAYTE PAZHALUSTA BESPLATNYI BRASLET


    НАМ НУЖНО ПОПАСТЬ НА МЕТЕОР
    ДАЙТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА БЕСПЛАТНЫЙ БРАСЛЕТ


    In English it means - We need to get to the pier. Give a free bracelet, please.
    LIVE SOUND

    Russian pronunciation
    Basic vocabulary in Russian

    We understand that this is not entirely convenient - we turned to the administration with a request to correct the problem. However, at the present time, if you take a hydrofoil for travel to/from Petergof and leave the Lower Park (to eat or just to walk in Peterhof town) and not overpay, you have two ways.
    a) Contact the administration to receive free pass (subject to the conditions above)
    b) Buy one way boat ticket (to or from Peterhof), and for the second part of the trip use ground transport
One of the most cheapest and one of most popular ways to get to the Peterhof fountains. Among the advantages of this method is a small subway tour. For example, the metro station 'Avtovo' is considered one of the most beautiful in the world!

Little life-hack. If you have chosen 'Prospekt Veteranov' or 'Leninskiy Prospekt' line M1 subway stations as a transfer point, then don't forget to get off the train for a couple of minutes at 'Avtovo' station (and some others too) to admire the unique underground palaces!

IMPORTANT! After the transport reform of 2022, there are practically no minibuses ('marshrutka') left in St Petersburg. Therefore, any mention of them in other guidebooks is not actual.

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION
Click the station name or clock to get detailed information about the particular underground stop

Just in case, ask the driver (passengers) in Russian - FANTANY (fountains). Travel time on all routes from/to metro is about 1 hour or less, depending on traffic.
Please note! Access to the metro stations in St Petersburg is open about from 05:40 till ..
a) about 00:30 - for stations in city center
b) till midnight - for stations in other parts of the city
Click the station icon/name to get the schedule

Change of lines is possible only until 00:15
Create your ride route on an interactive metro map (enter or click the name of the departure and destination stations)
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Please note! Public land (ground) transport in St Petersburg works about from 5:30 AM till midnight. To find out the schedule and get direction, we recommend using Yandex Route Planner - click bus stop icons or specify points on the map

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One of the most popular ways to get to Peterhof. Because it is inexpensive, fast enough and also very reliable and safe.
The disadvantages of this method are that trains do not always run often, so you will have to see the schedule (more on this below), and the station in Peterhof is located 3 kilometers from the entrance to the park with fountains (you will have to take a bus, taxi or walk on foot).

However, there are many more advantages. Firstly, a small subway tour. For example, the metro station 'Avtovo' is considered one of the most beautiful in the world!
Attention! In fact, you need the Baltiyskaya station. So go to 'Avtovo', take a few selfies and return to Baltiyskaya (it's free). Or. To be sure to see 'Avtovo', take a bus or taxi to this metro station on the way back from Peterhof (select the 'metro+bus' or 'taxi' tab above).

Next, you are guaranteed to see a very beautiful train station building in Peterhof (one of the first railway stations in Russia, built in 1857), which is an attraction in itself.
And the most important thing! At least for a couple of hours, you will not become a tourist, but a local resident and see the life of a small provincial town in Russia. This is perhaps the best thing that can happen to you!

So, first we go to the metro or get to the Baltiyskaya station in some other way.
Click the station name or clock to get detailed information about this underground stop
  • BALTIYSKAYA
    БАЛТИЙСКАЯ
    Line M1
    Next, enter the building of the 'Baltiysky Vokzal' (БАЛТИЙСКИЙ ВОКЗАЛ) railway station. It's a stone's throw from the subway exit. Also, there is an entrance to the station directly from the lobby of the metro station.

    We strongly recommend arriving at the train station no later than 15 minutes before departure. You will need some time to buy a ticket and go through the security procedures at the entrance to the station.

    A detailed manual on how to get to Peterhof by train (incl timetable and instructions for buying tickets) read below

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TRAINS TO (DIRECTIONS)
only to ORANIENBAUM, KALISHCHE, LEBYAZH`YE

DIRECTIONS IN RUSSIAN
only to ОРАНИЕНБАУМ, КАЛИЩЕ, ЛЕБЯЖЬЕ

STATION OF DESTINATION
NOVY PETERGOF / НОВЫЙ ПЕТЕРГОФ
(on various boards it can also be indicated as
Novyy Petergof, Novyi Petergof, New Peterhof)

Important! For some reason, many foreign tourists choose 'Stary Peterhof' (Old Peterhof) station. It is wrong. This is not a fatal mistake, but you will lose many time. Pay attention! Your right destination is 'Novy Peterhof' (New Peterhof)!

REVERSE DIRECTION
ST PETERSBURG / САНКТ ПЕТЕРБУРГ

STATION OF DESTINATION (BACK)
BALTIYSKY VOKZAL / БАЛТИЙСКИЙ ВОКЗАЛ

DURATION OF ONE-WAY TRAVEL
about 40 min

How to find out any suburban train schedule
Actual timetable to/from Peterhof

HOW TO BUY A TRAIN TICKET
Detailed Instruction

Please note!
Tourist attractions (fountains) in Peterhof are located about 3 km from the railway station. Therefore, we recommend using

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
buses 350, 351A, 351Б, 352, 356 approx every 10 min from here
You need stop RAZVODNAYA str. there
As a trip planner we recommend using Google Map services. Here's your route - choose Route Options. If you have any questions, get Google Maps Help
Also you can..

TAKE A TAXI
It's a good idea! If you follow the safety rules and our recommendations, it will be easy and inexpensive.

Several local carriers operate in Peterhof, as well as the largest Russian aggregator Yandex Taxi. If you already have Yandex app installed, then here is a valid link for order a taxi to fountains

To get all the information on how to order a taxi in Russia, incl with mobile application, and also by phone or directly on the street, even if you do not know a word of Russian, first click here and then select the TAXI tab

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QUICK RESERVATION
IF YOU ALREADY KNOW, HOW TO DO IT =)
Creating an order by pressing the button above implies that a taxi will take you practically to the entrance to the Upper Park of Peterhof, namely to the intersection of Razvodnaya str and Saint Petersburg ave, to this point
What you need to know about taxi in Russia and how to order a ride without knowing Russian

YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS:
1) Try to learn Russian language or..
2) Read this manual
3) Book an inexpensive private transfer
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You need the address
PETERHOF, RAZVODNAYA STREET, 9
In Russian -
ПЕТЕРГОФ, РАЗВОДНАЯ УЛИЦА, 9
in Latin letters -
PETERGOF, RAZVADNAYA ULITSA, DEVYET`

How to say in Russian correctly?
Live sound is here
Taxi is a great way to travel to and from Peterhof. If you follow the safety rules and our recommendations, it will be easy and absolutely inexpensive. But keep in mind that in the daytime in St. Petersburg there can be very heavy traffic. Therefore, if possible, we recommend that you first use the metro and get to the Avtovo station (line M1) or Prospekt Veteranov (end station of Line M1) and take a taxi from there.
The most economical combined way is 'Subway + Commuter train + Taxi'

There are two ways to get a car. Request a regular taxi or order a private transfer
Compare and choose what suits you.
Do you want to know absolutely everything about taxi in Russia? We have written a large and very useful article especially for you!
get to Peterhof from St Petersburg with taxi
Request a taxicab
Request Uber Taxi from Peterhof Fountains to Saint Petersburg
Hi! We are 99% sure that in your country you use a mobile app to call a taxi. In Russia, you can do this as easily and simply as at home. Therefore, we strongly recommend downloading and using the Russian equivalent of the Uber app - YandexGo

If you have used Uber before, then you can already order a taxicab in Moscow, St. Petersburg and many other cities without our tips.
Download and install YandexGo just now!
DETAILED MANUALS
How to install and set up YandexGo app
How to order a ride with YandexGo app
All you need to know about Taxi in Russia
YandexGo (or YandexTaxi) is the largest and most well-known aggregator of licensed taxi carriers in Russia and in the countries of the former USSR. So, even if you place an order in the YandexGO application, it is likely that you will get a car with the logo of another carrier or even an unbranded car. This is a normal situation.

In 2018, Yandex and the Russian division of Uber created a joint company and combined the software on one platform. That is why ordering a taxi in Russia will seem so simple, familiar and understandable to you!

In our travel guide, for any transport terminal or landmarks of each city, in addition to instructions on how to get there by public transport, we will provide a link to the YandexGo
By clicking these buttons, your device will open the application immediately (if installed), indicating the desired point as the destination or departure of your choice.

Don`t forget to allow an app or website to track your location to quickly find pick-up point. Change the origin or destination if necessary. If you want to specify a location on the map, move the map, but not the location icon.

Well.. Let`s go!
Creating an order by pressing the button above implies that a taxi will take you practically to the entrance to the Upper Park of Peterhof, namely to the intersection of Razvodnaya str and Saint Petersburg ave, to this point
For your convenience, we have also created links to ready-made routes from Peterhof to transport hubs (incl subway and train stations) that are used by the vast majority of tourists.

VERY IMPORTANT! When ordering a taxi yourself, in one way or another, be sure to specify that your address of origin or destination is located in Peterhof! The fact is that some streets have the same names, both in St. Petersburg and in its suburbs! Make no mistake!

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Near the station or the entrance to the Park with Fountains, there are almost always several taxicabs. So if you see a taxi car right in front of you, especially if you don't have an app on your phone yet, request a ride from the driver here and now. So it will be better and faster!

Use our useful dictionary as well as the following phrases:

I need taxi to fountains -
MNE NUZHNA TAXI DA FANTANAF
or
I need taxi to train station -
MNE NUZHNA TAXI DA STANTSI NOVYI PETERGOF

The rules of Russian pronunciation

Just in case, here are the numbers of local (Peterhof town) carriers
Taxi Apelsin +7812 455 8888
Taxi Alloe +7812 385 5550
Taxi Dialog +7812 450 6565

Say to the operator
a) to order a taxi from fountains
MNE NUZHNA TAXI AT ADRESA RAZVADNAYA DEVYET
I need a taxi from adress Razvodnaya str. 9

Link to live sound
and, please, wait a taxi here

b) to order a taxi from 'Novy Petergof' train station
MNE NUZHNA TAXI AT STANTSI NOVYI PETERGOF
I need a taxi from 'New Peterhof' train station

in this case wait a taxi here

Agree on a price in advance! The price of the one-way trip from/to the train station of Peterhof (Novyy Petergof) at different times of the day may vary, but cannot exceed 300 rubles.
Local taxi drivers more often do not accept bank cards for payment - please, prepare cash in advance.

See also How to buy a Russian SIM card
to not overpay for calls and internet connection

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order private transfer to Peterhof
Order a transfer
Book a shuttle from St Petersburg to fountains of Peterhof
How else to order a ride from the airport, train station or to tourist attraction without knowing Russian? Simply book a private transfer!

The advantages of this type of transportation are - no stress and no problems with language, price is known in advance. And believe or check out - it's not expensive at all! The car will be waiting for you in the right place at the right time. If necessary, your personal driver will be expecting you, holding a banner with your name.

You can book a ride with any service level - incl luxury car, transfer for the family with children or economy minivan for a tourist group for full day . The cost is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises - either when the driver is waiting for the passenger, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.

Our choice and recommendation is i`WAY. This is one of the best companies in Russia, providing shuttle services. By the way, reservation a ride with i`WAY is available in almost any country. Remember this on your next trip!
This is an honest guide. Therefore, we do not recommend this service if your place of accommodation (or just pick-up point) is not too far from the attraction you are going to visit. In this case, it is much more better to order a regular taxi. But but if the distance is large, for example, departure point is airport or one of the suburbs(!), then a private transfer is really a convenient and profitable option.

So, if you need a reliable and inexpensive transfer from your hotel or any other location to Peterhof and back, then why not book this service right now? Check the cost - it is not expensive at all and often does not exceed the price of a regular taxicab!

The booking process is very simple! Coverage is not limited to airports, hotels and famous locations. The route is built in the Google Maps engine, wherever there are roads with street names and house numbers.
You can specify the name of a hotel or street in any language, with or without typos! Try it now!
Just in case, we indicate several most popular locations in St. Petersburg. Just copy and paste what you need into the booking form:

  • Peterhof, Razvodnaya 9 (fountains address)
  • Hermitage Palace Square
  • Catherine Palace Pushkin
  • Pulkovo Airport LED
  • Railway Station Moskovskiy
  • Avtovo Station (subway stop)

NOTE. Make no mistake! If you order a shuttle FROM Peterhof by entering the address RAZVODNAYA, 9, your driver will be waiting for you at this place

Have questions? Answers are here

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