Buses Traveling by bus is a good idea for those, who is traveling for short distances in areas without good metro coverage. Of course it is a good idea not to travel by bus during rush hours (9-10 o'clock in the morning and 5-8 o'clock in the evening), good idea would be to use a subway. Night buses Night buses run during night of 31 december-1 january, 6-7 january and from April 30th to November 15th on nights Friday-Saturday, Saturday-Sunday from midnight to 6 a.m. Buses run parallel to metro lines, every 30 minutes. For more information check here http://www.metro.spb.ru/en/avtonightline.html Marshrutka Marshrutka is a private-run buses. They follow fixed routes and drive as quickly as possible and what is more, they will pick you up and drop off wherever you would like along their route. You can pay for your ride only with cash, no benefits can be used. Tram Trams are usually less crowded, but quite obsolete, used mostly in remote areas,where little is available. Metro The fastest way to travel in St. Petersburg for long distances. There are five lanes nowadays, the sixth is being built. In subway you can buy a one way token (31 rub/ 50 cents) or you can buy a multiple pass, depending on amount of rides you would like to use. Be careful if you travel during rush hours, your things can be easily stolen if you do not pay attention. What is more, in the morning, during the rush hour, probably you will have problems with getting into the train at big stations, such as Sennaya, Technologicheskiy institut and Nevskiy prospect, be ready to be pushed and scolded. Night Trains Night trains are available on Line 5 from April 30 to November 15 during the time when the bridges across the Neva are opened. Trains will run between Admiralteyskaya and Sportivnaya stations from 1:00 to 3:00 a.m. Passengers can enter Sportivnaya Station via both lobbies.
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