(Source: http://samarsky-dom.ru/aeroport-kurumoch)
The Samara Region is located in a beautiful place where the Volga makes a great U-turn, encircling the Samarskaya Luka, a nature reserve unique in natural features. Samara is located on the River Volga some 700 miles to the south east of Moscow. Samara now is one of the biggest cities of Russia. Samara houses a great number of buildings where diverse cultural traditions are combined in the unique way, where every mansion in its own way represents the modernistic style remained from bygone centuries. Togliatti, a small town in the Samara Region is world famous for its engineering industry and machinery construction. Zhigulyovsk, another regional town is proud of the unique nature reserve located in its suburbs. Besides, Samara Region is widely known for its delicious chocolate produced by Samara chocolate factory “Rossiya” and its barmy beer produced by Zhigulyovsk brewery.
How to get there and away
Air
There are regular flights to Moscow, Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, etc. from Samara airport.
Train
There are regular trains to/from Moscow’s Kazansky station, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Orenburg, Saratov, Penza. There are also trains once a week to Adler and Anapa from Samara. You may also get to Samara by transit trains running from Ufa to Odessa, from Kharkov to Vladivostok, from Chelyabinsk to Odessa, from Ufa to Ulyanovsk, from Novosibirsk to Voronezh.
Bus
Regular services to Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Penza, etc. are available. Besides, there are also buses to Zhigulyovsk, Novokuibyshevsk, and Togliatti.
Boat
This is the most obvious way to get the Samara region and to travel between Volga region cities.
One of the best ways is to book a transfer to
Samara Airport online in advance, when you have time to choose the right taxi-company providing English-speaking drivers.
You can catch a taxi upon your arrival right at the airport, but you should always beware of riding an unlicensed taxi. Remember, that riding an unlicensed taxi may be dangerous; besides, the prices asked before and after the ride may vary greatly.
Booking a transfer to Samara Airport online is especially convenient if you have a late flight, as you may feel sure you'll not get stuck in a traffic jam at night.
Russia-IC recommends Kiwi transfer service and transfers from/to the airport.
Here you can make a booking to Samara Airport and choose the car you like including the class of the car, standard or business.
All cars are equipped with GPS, and are constantly checked, all drivers are licensed. Most cars are equipped with terminals, so you can pay taxi with credit card (American Express, Visa, Master Card etc.).
1. Find the route you want
Choose Samara, city or train station in the search box.
Specify the date and time of the transfer, the flight number, the hotel address or name and other details of the trip. Leave your contact details and make a prepayment. As soon as you do it, the car is booked.
3. Driver will meet you
At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination.
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Author:
Anna Dorozhkina