Trip from Gatchina to St. Petersburgelectric train and a trip in the opposite direction are the simplest and most affordable ways to overcome the distance between the Northern capital and the regional center of the Leningrad region. Perhaps, on the highways on personal or public transport will get faster in both directions. If you prefer the train "Gatchina - St. Petersburg", then arrival at the destination will take place in 35-80 minutes. Read the graphical diagram of the Gatchina direction and the timetable for the movement of electric trains in our article. Choose a time for your trip and tune in for a fascinating journey!
In the administrative center of Gatchina districtThe Leningrad region is an important transport hub that is part of the October Railway. In the south-west direction from the northern capital, at the dawn of the development of Russia's railway transport, two lines were laid: the Baltic and Warsaw lines, along which the Gatchina-St. Petersburg train runs. There is one railroad that crosses the district center from west to east.
1. The Warsaw or Luga directions are passenger transportations from St. Petersburg to Luga and Pskov.
2. The Baltic passenger line leads from St. Petersburg via Krasnoye Selo to Gatchina-Baltiyskaya.
3. The railway, which passes through Gatchina-Commodity. Used mainly for the transport of goods.
In the northern capital of Gatchina, two almostparallel railway lines - Warsaw and Baltic. Features of each of them are easier to understand, if you look at the graphic scheme of the route "Gatchina - St. Petersburg". The figure presented in the article lists the names of the stations, which are followed by suburban electric trains. The diagram also shows the relative position of the two railway stations of Gatchina, the distance between which is about 3 km.
The Warsaw station is located a little further fromNorthern capital (at 1 km). Some of the electric trains go faster along this line, with which all those who plan to reach the final destination of the Gatchina-St. Petersburg route and catch the return flight are reckoned with.
In Gatchina comes a lot of foreign and localtourists who want to see one of the most famous sights of the Leningrad region - the Gatchina Museum-Reserve. A grandiose ensemble consisting of palaces, parks, reservoirs, bridges and pavilions was erected by Russian builders from the end of the 18th century under the projects of outstanding architects. Among the greenery of the Palace Park the Gatchina Palace rises majestically. The main decoration of the other park is Priorytsky - a fabulous palace-castle with white walls and a red roof.
Two lines of the October Railway runelectric trains, which are sent daily from one station of St. Petersburg - Baltic. Its recognizable building is located on the embankment of the Obvodny Canal. The nearest metro station to the station belongs to the Kirov-Vyborg line. When it was created, the left wing of the station was rebuilt and supplemented by a pavilion, in which the exit from the metro is located.
The frequency with which the train is sent"St. Petersburg - Gatchina-Baltic", an average of 60 minutes. Electric trains, following to Gatchina-Warsaw, go more often, the choice of flights on this line is more.
Deciding which to choose a line on the route "Gatchina -St. Petersburg ", how to get to the northern capital of Russia, many passengers begin their journey from the Warsaw railway station of the regional center .This branch is more used by electric trains in the right direction, tickets are cheaper.
Следующая платформа после Варшавского вокзала в Gatchina - Tatyanino - is also located within the city limits. The name was given to her in 1916 in honor of one of the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II. In the First World War, the Grand Duchess was a sister of mercy. At the suggestion of Tatiana Nikolaevna, a new railway platform in Gatchina was built to receive medical trains arriving from the front.
The station is located at the Station Square, withplatforms depart flights on the Warsaw line to St. Petersburg. The passenger terminal is also designed to serve the Luga direction of transportation, all suburban electric trains passing through the railway station stop here. On the route Gatchina - St. Petersburg, the distance from the platform in the district center to the northern capital is 46 km. The number of platforms at the Warsaw railway station is 2, there are 2 tracks - 2. The railway station in Gatchina is open daily from 5 am to midnight. On the square next to the station there is a parking of buses and minibuses.
Schedule of trains "Gatchina - St. Petersburg"there are on different sites that inform about the movement of electric trains in Russia. Most often, the schedule is a table from which you can find out the time of departure and arrival, the frequency of movement. As an example, we present the schedule of morning trains, departing from the Warsaw station Gatchina. It is very convenient for passengers when the duration of the trip and other useful information is indicated.
The current building of the passenger station in Gatchinaon the Baltic line - the third since the opening of this section of the railway. The first station was wooden and could not take a large flow of passengers. In 1889, a new railway station on the Baltic line was built in the city, but it was destroyed by the German fascist invaders during the occupation period (1941–1944). In the post-war decades, the building was rebuilt again.
Следует обратить внимание, что большинство рейсов on two lines it operates daily. The average interval between commuter trains is 1 hour. There are gaps shorter and longer. In the first and in the second half of the day, the break between departures at the Baltic Station Gatchina can be 2-3 hours, but this does not occur more than 1-2 times a day. The train "Gatchina - St. Petersburg" is sent according to the actual schedule of the season 2014–2015 given in our article.
Electric train that leaves from the station toThe Baltic line makes another stop in the city - on the Marienburg platform. In the eponymous neighborhood opened a church built at the end of the XIX century, there are other attractions that you can see.
The duration of the trip and the price of a ticket"Gatchina - St. Petersburg" depend on the type of flight. On average, the journey from one of the two Gatchina railway stations to St. Petersburg takes from 35 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes. In August 2014, in the territory of the Leningrad Region, tariffs for travel in suburban rail transport increased. The price of the ticket for the daily train Gatchina-Baltic - St. Petersburg has reached 88 rubles. For a trip from Warsaw station in the same direction you need to pay 86 rubles. You can purchase a daily or monthly subscription. The cost of the first is in the range of 750-780 rubles (for 5 days).
Those traveling by train mustYou need to study the schedule of "St. Petersburg - Gatchina", which is posted on the electronic scoreboard of the Baltic Station. The construction of this structure successfully used glass floors, which makes it light, airy. Outside the station is decorated with round watches of the famous brand "Pavel Bure". During one of the renovations, the central entrance and the rails were moved. Under the glass dome remained the hall, waiting room, office space.
А какая из двух станций Гатчины находится ближе к the main attractions of the city? This question is often asked by tourists who go there by train. The Baltic Line Station is located next to the main entrance to the Palace Park.
Station "Warsaw Passenger" is locatednear the Priory Park. Between the two railway stations, other architectural monuments of the 18th-20th centuries are preserved. Some of them can be viewed in one day. It is better to come by train in the morning to have time to get around all the interesting corners of the palace and park ensemble.
