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Voykit pocket guide · Russia
Ivangorod
Half a day to see the fortress and cross the border on foot to Narva. One night if you take the overnight train from Tallinn or St Petersburg.
Ivangorod is a small border town on the Narva River, opposite Narva, Estonia. Its main draw is the Ivangorod Fortress, a 1492 Russian fort. The pedestrian border crossing is one of the few places you can enter Russia with a cheaper e-visa. Most visitors come for a few hours on the Tallinn–St Petersburg route.
- Country
- Russia
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- November–March (cold, short days)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- RUB
- Money
- Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget RUB 1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid RUB 2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High RUB 4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 102 · Fire and ambulance 101 · Emergency (all services) 112
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | RUB 150–250 |
| Bowl of soup or a main course in a café | RUB 300–600 |
| Beer (0.5 l) | RUB 100–200 |
| Taxi within town | RUB 200–400 |
| Fortress entry | RUB 300–500 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LED · Pulkovo Airport (St Petersburg)
- About 150 km (93 mi); bus or taxi to the bus station, then bus or train to Ivangorod.About 93 mi (150 km); bus or taxi to the bus station, then bus or train to Ivangorod.
- TLL · Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
- About 210 km (130 mi); bus or train to Narva, then walk across the border.About 130 mi (210 km); bus or train to Narva, then walk across the border.
Typical fares
- Train St Petersburg–Ivangorod
- about RUB 800, 2.5–3 h (check)
- Bus St Petersburg–Ivangorod
- about RUB 500, 3 h (check)
- Taxi from the station to the fortress
- RUB 200–300
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable. The fortress and museum are within 15 minutes' walk of the railway station and the border crossing.
See and do
Known for
- Ivangorod Fortress (1492)
- Pedestrian border crossing to Narva, Estonia
- Ivangorod Art Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Narva, Estonia | Walk across the pedestrian border crossing | About 15 min |
| Kingisepp | Bus or taxi, about 25 km (16 mi)Bus or taxi, about 16 mi (25 km) | About 30 min |
Sleep
- Town centre near the fortress
- A few small hotels and guesthouses; basic but convenient.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Здравствуйтеzdra-stvooy-te |
| Thank you | Спасибоspa-SEE-ba |
| How much? | Сколько?SKOL-ka |
| Where is the fortress? | Где крепость?gdye KRE-past |
| I need a visa | Мне нужна визаmne noozh-NA VEE-za |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- The bridge to Narva is closed to vehicles; only pedestrians can cross.
- Check your own government's travel advice for Russia before planning a trip.
- The overnight train from Tallinn to St Petersburg calls here; check the timetable in advance.
Ivangorod is a quiet border town. The main risk is the political situation: check your government's travel advice for Russia before you go.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ivangorod yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ivangorod Fortress (1492)
- Pedestrian border crossing to Narva, Estonia
- Ivangorod Art Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Ivangorod official website: ivangorod.ru/
- Wikivoyage: Ivangorod, revision 5289799 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5289799
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ivangorod). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.