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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.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–March (cold, short days)
- Airports
- LED · TLL
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for …Check your own government travel advice for Russia before…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Eastern Europe ↗Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for Moldova — through crossings run by recognised authorities; no route through Ukraine, Belarus or Russia is planned here.
- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
- Eastern Europe ↗Carry euros in cash for Transnistria and village Moldova; cards stop working at the Dniester.
- Russia ↗Check your own government travel advice for Russia before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Russia ↗Direct flights from much of Europe and North America are suspended; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Russia ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Russia before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ivangorod102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ivangorod, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyIvangorod is a quiet border town.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLED Pulkovo Airport (St Petersburg) (About 150 km (93 mi); bus or taxi to the bus station, then bus or train to Ivangorod.).LED Pulkovo Airport (St Petersburg) (About 93 mi (150 km); bus or taxi to the bus station, then bus or train to Ivangorod.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeRUB 150–250
- Sit-down mealBowl of soup or a main course in a caféRUB 300–600
- BeerBeer (0.5 l)RUB 100–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townRUB 200–400
- Museum or sight ticketFortress entryRUB 300–500 (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personRUB 800
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 3,500
- High-end bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 3,000 · High RUB 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LED Pulkovo Airport (St Petersburg) (About 150 km (93 mi); 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.)LED Pulkovo Airport (St Petersburg) (About 93 mi (150 km); bus or taxi to the bus station, then bus or train to Ivangorod.) · TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (About 130 mi (210 km); bus or train to Narva, then walk across the border.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ivangorod: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
10 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. The fortress and museum are within 15 minutes' walk of the railway station and the border crossing.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Narva, Estonia
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Walk across the pedestrian border crossing
Check visa requirements; an e-visa for Russia may be available at this crossing.
Kingisepp
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi, about 25 km (16 mi)Bus or taxi, about 16 mi (25 km)
Small town with a historic fortress and cathedral.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near the fortress
A few small hotels and guesthouses; basic but convenient.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RUB 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- RUB 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- RUB 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed1 × 1 night × RUB 800 | RUB 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Train St Petersburg–Ivangorod (one way)1 × RUB 800 · check | RUB 800 |
| Bus St Petersburg–Ivangorod (one way)1 × RUB 500 · check | RUB 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 360 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 3,960 per person per day, bed included | RUB 3,960 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights and visa fees excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| 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) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- Emergency (all services)
- 112
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По этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- Emergency (all services)112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdra-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где крепость? — Where is the fortress? (gdye KRE-past)
- Мне нужна виза — I need a visa (mne noozh-NA VEE-za)
The pedestrian border crossing to Narva is open; check hours before you go.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ivangorod. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–March (cold, short days)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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