Transfers and Airport pick-up

Unfortunately airport / railway station taxi mafia exists. To avoid paying 2-3 times more for the same trip arrange your pick up in advance. Otherwise you will have to deal with the drivers who's rates start from €50 for a trip. They have a kind of agreement about the inflated prices and can not go down even if they wanted.

I in person or my colleague will wait for you in the hall of the Pulkovo airport arrival pavilion (the hall is not that large so it is impossible to miss each other) - the white sheet with your name in hands.

Prices

My car (Skoda Octavia Tour - up to 4 people) € 30	Mercedes (up to 3 people) € 70
Mini-van (up to 8 people) € 80	Bus/Coach (up to 40 people) € 120

All prices are given per vehicle, NOT per person.

Special offer: Consider combining your transfer with orientation tour: I will help to start your trip safe and efficiently, getting with you necessary tickets, giving advice about the places at the walking distance from you hotel or tips for emergency situations.

I hope you have no doubts about the fact, but just in case: if your plane arrives with any delay - do not worry. You will be picked up independently from this sad fact and no extra payment will be required. Only in case you arrive one hour earlier (once I had such a case) I am afraid you will have to wait patiently up to the time agreed.

Airport location & public transport to the city

St. Petersburg airport "Pulkovo II" is situated about 4 km far from the city south end. There are two types of buses which shuttle people to the nearest metro station: large yellow city buses (they are not numerous) and white privately owned mini-vans. In both cases the ride will cost you a trifle (be prepared to pay in rubles) but it comes in combination with the following disadvantages:

no place for large suitcases is provided
no bus service between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m.
no schedule - you might wait up to 30 min
(imagine how it feels when the weather is windy or rainy or both)

Friendly warning:
This way you reach only the metro station and not the place you need. Your first trip to the necessary address can turn into the troublesome adventure, burdened with your luggage. Better stick to my transfer offer - reliable and safe.

Railway station location & public transport

Moskovsky railway station is situated in the heart of city, in the middle of Nevsky pr. There is a metro station named "Ploschad Vosstaniya" in the railway station building. If you have not too much luggage with and no prejudices against crowded metro wagons you can start your acquaintance with local transport right from the beginning. Friendly warning: A long line for the tokens used for the metro payment is typical for this metro station. Women who sell the tokens do not speak English or any other language. Take care of your wallets while you explain yourself with her (pickpockets love this spot). If you are not familiar with the address you need to reach your first trip can turn into the troublesome adventure. Better stick to my transfer offer - reliable and safe.