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PushkinПу́шкин
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.
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- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- LED
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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 Pushkin112 ▾
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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 Pushkin, 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
- SafetyPushkin is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in crowded train stations…
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLED Pulkovo Airport (Main airport for Saint Petersburg, about 30 km (19 mi) north of Pushkin).LED Pulkovo Airport (Main airport for Saint Petersburg, about 19 mi (30 km) north of Pushkin).
- Getting aroundWalk between the station, palace grounds and town centre (all <15 min).
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 (Main airport for Saint Petersburg, about 30 km (19 mi) north of Pushkin)LED Pulkovo Airport (Main airport for Saint Petersburg, about 19 mi (30 km) north of Pushkin)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pushkin: 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
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
10 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
9 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 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
Walk between the station, palace grounds and town centre (all <15 min). Local buses run hourly; taxis are available but pricier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 1 h
Electric train from Pushkin station, about 30 min
Famous fountains and palace; open most of the year.
Pavlovsk
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Electric train from Pushkin station, about 30 min
Large park and palace, good for a relaxed half‑day.
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.
Pushkin town centre
Close to the station and main attractions; good for one night.
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
- ₽1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Round‑trip train ticket (Vitebsk‑Tsarskoye Selo)check | ₽72 |
| Catherine Palace entrycheck | ₽700 |
| Coffee in town café | ₽120–200 |
| Pizza at Italian Pizza | ₽300–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train service from Saint Petersburg 10:00‑12:00 on weekdays; plan arrival outside that window.No train service from Saint Petersburg 10:00 AM‑12:00 PM on weekdays; plan arrival outside that window.
- Return trains pause 12:30‑14:30 on weekdays; allow extra time for afternoon trips.Return trains pause 12:30 PM‑2:30 PM on weekdays; allow extra time for afternoon trips.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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PushkinПу́шкин
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My bed tonight
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К этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consular services are in Saint Petersburg; check the embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saint Petersburg → Pushkin (train): about ₽72 round‑trip, 15‑20 min intervals (check)
- Taxi within Pushkin town: ≈ ₽300–500 for short trips
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где вокзал? — Where is the train station? (gde vokzal?)
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 Pushkin. 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 December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- 1 airport 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
- 2 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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