Practical guides for travellers
How to buy a bus ticket
Buying online, at the counter or from the driver, plus how e-tickets and QR codes work.
Documents to carry
Passport or ID, documents for children, and keeping everything ready for checks.
Luggage on the bus
What goes in the hold, what stays with you, and how to avoid extra fees.
Payment and money
Mir cards, SBP, cash and ATMs — and what foreign cards can and cannot do in Russia.
What to expect on the journey
Travel time, rest stops, document checks at checkpoints, comfort and overnight buses.