Getting Around Voronezh
Voronezh is a large city in southwestern Russia, and getting around it is mostly a matter of choosing between public transport, taxis, and your own two feet. The city straddles the Voronezh River, and the main railway station, Voronezh 1, sits close to the centre, which makes the core of the city fairly manageable on foot. For longer hops, you will rely on the bus and marshrutka network, supplemented by a small number of trolley-buses.
Public Transport: Buses, Marshrutkas and Trolley-buses
The backbone of local public transport in Voronezh is the bus and marshrutka (shared minibus) network, with a small number of trolley-buses also in service. Marshrutkas are particularly useful for connecting the main railway stations with the city centre.
- Buses and marshrutkas cover the city and are the most common way locals and visitors get around.
- Trolley-buses operate on a limited number of routes, so treat them as a supplement rather than your main option.
- Tickets are generally bought on board from the driver or conductor; marshrutkas typically accept cash, so keep small notes and coins handy.
- Pridacha station, where many southbound trains stop, is connected to the city centre by marshrutka.
Rail and Metro
Voronezh does not have a metro system, so rail travel within the city is not a practical way to get around day to day. The city does, however, sit on the Southeastern Railway, a major line linking western Russia with the Urals and Siberia, the Caucasus, and Ukraine. This matters mainly for arrivals and departures rather than local commuting.
- Voronezh 1 is the main station and is the most convenient arrival point for the city centre.
- Pridacha station is where many trains heading south through Voronezh stop instead; from there you continue into the centre by marshrutka.
- If you are arriving by train, check which of the two stations your service uses before you plan your onward journey.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Taxis are a straightforward option for reaching your accommodation or crossing the city when public transport is inconvenient, particularly if you arrive late or are carrying luggage. As with any city, agree on the fare or confirm it in the app before you set off, and prefer a metered or app-based service over an informal offer from the platform.
Walkability
The centre of Voronezh is compact enough that many of the places a visitor is likely to want — around the main station and the central streets — can be covered on foot. Walking is a reasonable choice for short trips within the core, while buses, marshrutkas, and taxis make more sense for longer distances or for reaching the outskirts.
Getting from the Airport into the City
Voronezh-Chertovitskoye International Airport (VOZ) is the city's main airport. It is relatively small, with several connections from Moscow and flights from Munich, Prague, and Yerevan.
- From the airport, the practical options are a taxi or ride-hailing service into the city, or a local bus or marshrutka where available.
- Because the airport is small, allow a little extra time at peak periods and confirm your onward transport before you land, especially if your flight arrives late in the evening.
- If you are continuing by train, head for Voronezh 1 for the centre, or Pridacha if your service departs from there.
Arriving by Bus or Car
If you come to Voronezh by long-distance bus, note that services from Moscow stop near Pyramide (Pamyatnik) and terminate near Voronezh 1 train station, which puts you within easy reach of the centre. By car, the city is reached via the M4 motorway, the main route running from Moscow south through Voronezh toward Rostov-on-Don and Novorossiysk.