How To Reach Palace Square

Traveling to Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Palace Square is one of Saint Petersburg’s most famous landmarks and is easily accessible by various means of transportation.

By Air

Travelers coming from afar will likely arrive via the Pulkovo Airport (LED), which is the main airport for Saint Petersburg. From there, you can:

• Take a taxi directly to Palace Square; the drive usually takes around 40 minutes depending on traffic.
• Use public transportation — bus and metro. Take the city bus or shuttle minibus to "Moskovskaya" metro station, then catch the blue line metro towards “Technologichesky Institut”, and then switch to the red line to "Nevsky Prospekt". Palace Square is a short walk from the "Nevsky Prospekt" station.

By Train

If you are arriving from other Russian cities or from destinations in Europe, such as Helsinki or Tallinn, the central railway station in Saint Petersburg is Moskovsky Railway Station. From there you can:

• Walk: The distance to Palace Square is about 3 kilometers and can be a pleasant walk along the Nevsky Prospect.
• Take the metro: from the "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" metro station, take the red line to "Nevsky Prospekt".
• Take a bus or trolleybus: Several routes will bring you close to Palace Square. Look for routes numbered 3, 22, 27 or trolleybuses 5, 22.

By Bus

Saint Petersburg has a well-developed bus system with several stations around the city. The closest bus station to Palace Square is at "Nevsky Prospekt".

By Car

Those who are driving should head for the city center, following signs for "центр" (center) and then for the Hermitage Museum or Winter Palace. Keep in mind that parking can be challenging and you might have to park at a distance and walk to Palace Square.

On Foot

Central Saint Petersburg is best explored on foot, and Palace Square is within walking distance from many central attractions such as the State Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Blood, and the Kazan Cathedral.

Remember that traffic can be dense and finding parking spots is difficult. Walking or using public transport is often more convenient.

By Bicycle

Renting a bicycle might be an option during the warmer months. However, Saint Petersburg is not known for its bike-friendly infrastructure, so be cautious if you choose this mode of transportation.

Address: Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia

GPS Coordinates: 59.9390° N, 30.3158° E