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Voykit pocket guide · Russia
Pushkin
Пу́шкин
Spend a half‑day in Pushkin to see the Catherine Palace and Alexander Palace; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Pushkin, formerly Tsarskoye Selo, is a compact historic town just south of Saint Petersburg. Its main sights – the Catherine Palace and Alexander Palace – are within walking distance of the railway station, so a half‑day visit covers the highlights. One night adds flexibility for museum openings and evening dining.
- Country
- Russia
- Local name
- Пу́шкин
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 ₽1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₽4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Round‑trip train ticket (Vitebsk‑Tsarskoye Selo) | ₽72 |
| Catherine Palace entry | ₽700 |
| Coffee in town café | ₽120–200 |
| Pizza at Italian Pizza | ₽300–600 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LED · Pulkovo Airport
- Main airport for Saint Petersburg, about 30 km (19 mi) north of PushkinMain airport for Saint Petersburg, about 19 mi (30 km) north of Pushkin
Typical fares
- Saint Petersburg → Pushkin (train)
- about ₽72 round‑trip, 15‑20 min intervals (check)
- Taxi within Pushkin town
- ≈ ₽300–500 for short trips
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
Walk between the station, palace grounds and town centre (all <15 min). Local buses run hourly; taxis are available but pricier.
See and do
Known for
- Catherine Palace
- Alexander Palace
- Tsarskoye Selo railway station
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhof | Electric train from Pushkin station, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h |
| Pavlovsk | Electric train from Pushkin station, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Pushkin town centre
- Close to the station and main attractions; good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Извинитеizvinite |
| Thank you | Спасибоspasibo |
| How much is it? | Сколько стоит?skol'ko stoit? |
| Where is the train station? | Где вокзал?gde vokzal? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- No train service from Saint Petersburg 10:00‑12:00 on weekdays; plan arrival outside that window.
- Return trains pause 12:30‑14:30 on weekdays; allow extra time for afternoon trips.
Pushkin is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in crowded train stations, so keep belongings secure and check train schedules for service gaps.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pushkin yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Catherine Palace
- Alexander Palace
- Tsarskoye Selo railway station
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Pushkin: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Pushkin, revision 5152461 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5152461
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pushkin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.