Major city · Russia
TyumenТюмень
Spend 1–2 days: walk the Tura embankment, see the main monuments and a museum; train from Moscow 36‑48 h.
Tyumen is the administrative centre of Tyumen Oblast in Western Siberia, with a population around 850 000. It grew from a 16th‑century outpost to a wealthy oil‑city, giving it the highest GDP per capita in Russia. The compact historic centre, river promenade and several museums fit comfortably into a short stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Jan–Feb (severe cold)
- Airport
- TJM
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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 ▾
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 Tyumen112 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tyumen, 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
- SafetyTyumen is generally safe for tourists, with low violent crime.
- Emergency numbers112 police/fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTJM Roshchino International Airport (13 km (8.1 mi) NW of centre; flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk).TJM Roshchino International Airport (8.1 mi (13 km) NW of centre; flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost 31‑32 RUB; marshrutkas the same.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)150–250 RUB
- Street or quick mealPizza slice200–350 RUB
- BeerBeer (draft)120–180 RUB
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city)≈ 500 RUB per km
- Metro or bus rideBus ride31–32 RUB
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry200–400 RUB
A day, not counting the bed: Budget 2 500–4 000 RUB · Mid 4 000–8 000 RUB · High 8 000+ RUB
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
- TJM Roshchino International Airport (13 km (8.1 mi) NW of centre; flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk)TJM Roshchino International Airport (8.1 mi (13 km) NW of centre; flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
Feb
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Mar
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
not flagged
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Dec
not flagged
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tyumen: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
5 rd
Feb
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
4 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
5 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Nov
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Dec
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
5 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
City buses cost 31‑32 RUB; marshrutkas the same. Taxis are common and often negotiate hourly rates.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tobolsk
goDoor to door: 2.5 h
Train from Tyumen station, about 2 h
See the Kremlin and historic centre; a full day.
Yekaterinburg
goDoor to door: 2.5 h
Train from Tyumen station, about 2 h
Larger city with museums and the Europe–Asia border monument.
Omsk
cautionDoor to door: 4.5 h
Train from Tyumen station, about 4 h
Long for a day trip; consider an overnight.
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.
Hostel Dostoevsky Tyumen
Dorm bed 550‑650 RUB; budget option near centre
Remezov Hotel
From 5 200 RUB; mid‑range with TV, minibar
DoubleTree by Hilton Tyumen
Splurge; indoor pool, spa, city‑centre
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
- 2 500–4 000 RUB excl. bed
- Mid
- 4 000–8 000 RUB excl. bed
- High
- 8 000+ RUB excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Bus ride | 31–32 RUB |
| Coffee (café) | 150–250 RUB |
| Pizza slice | 200–350 RUB |
| Beer (draft) | 120–180 RUB |
| Taxi (city) | ≈ 500 RUB per km |
| Museum entry | 200–400 RUB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures drop below –20 °C (68 °F); dress warmly.Winter temperatures drop below –68 °F (20 °C); dress warmly.
- Train schedules vary; check the Trans‑Siberian timetable for exact departure times.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Yekaterinburg (check); other consulates in Moscow.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Roshchino → Tyumen centre, taxi: ≈ 1 200 RUB (check)
- Bus city pass, 1 day: ≈ 350 RUB
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the toilet? (gde tualet?)
- Можно платить картой? — Can I pay by card? (mozhno platit' kartoy?)
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 Tyumen. 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: Jun–Aug · avoid Jan–Feb (severe cold)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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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