The easiest way to go on vacation to Kaliningrad is to buy a ready-made tour from Moscow. Currently, they cost from 700 BYN (per person). This price includes flights and accommodation. You can view specific options here. Even with tickets to Moscow, it’s still a reasonable price.
Photo from the website — perito.media, the Nordic Spa Hotel in the Kaliningrad Region.
Well, if independent travel is still closer to you — then read this article to the end. Here we will talk:
- How to get from Minsk to Kaliningrad by train and plane on your own?
- How to find accommodation in Russia after Booking and AIRBNB left this country?
- And for which trips to the KO you will need a Schengen visa?
Ready to start? Then let’s go! I’ll try to tell you everything I know.
Train Minsk – Kaliningrad
Every day, 2-3 trains travel from one country to another. Travel time is about 11 hours. Ticket prices range from 270 BYN (in a reserved seat) to 700 BYN (in a compartment with stucco and gilding).
Of course, the Belarusian Railway doesn’t consult me. Therefore, all the figures given in this article should be taken as approximate. For more accurate information, please visit the RW.BY website. You can also purchase tickets with “electronic registration” there. In this case, you will be allowed to enter the train using your passport.
The advantages of traveling by train: low ticket prices, birch trees outside the window, and the opportunity to flirt with the conductor for 11 hours, knowing that she has nowhere to run away from you.
Disadvantages: a long journey, someone else’s socks above your head, and relatively high prices. Yes… And don’t forget that you need a Schengen visa in your passport for this trip (since you’ll be traveling through Lithuania). And this is very difficult right now.
How to get from Minsk to Kaliningrad by bus?
Some time ago, it was also possible to get from Minsk to Kaliningrad by Ecolines buses. But in the fall of 2025, these flights are no longer available. I do not know if they will be available in the future. All I can do is recommend checking the official website of the carrier or the ticket aggregator infobus.by. They will provide all the relevant information.
Direct flight or How to get to KO without a Schengen visa?
In the fall of 2025, planes from Minsk to Kaliningrad fly 6 times a week. There are flights almost every day except Tuesday. But after the closure of European skies, routes are built in a circle. It looks like this.
Printscreen from flightradar24.com
Just think about it: in 2020, such a flight took 1 hour. Now, the flight takes almost 3 times longer (2 hours and 50 minutes).
But we have what we have. Regardless, direct flight is the most convenient option for traveling to the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation. It’s fast, comfortable, and you don’t need a visa for this trip.
The flights are usually operated by Belavia. Tickets cost from 470 to 750 BYN for a one-way flight. However, during sales, the price may be lower.
You can check the current prices and purchase a ticket here.
Train to Moscow + Plane to Kaliningrad
Another good option is to travel with a transfer in the Russian capital. There are more flights here, and several airlines operate the flights (including the low-cost airline Pobeda). Therefore, the chances of getting a cheap ticket are much higher.
In this case, your journey will be divided into two segments:
- First. Minsk – Moscow (by train).
- Second. Moscow – Kaliningrad (air).
You can buy train tickets on the website of the Belarusian Railway (RW.BY). There are many train services between Minsk and Moscow. Prices start at 135 BYN. Travel time is about 7 hours.
As for flights from Moscow to Kaliningrad, they fly daily. Prices vary greatly, but it is absolutely possible to buy a ticket for 70-140 BYN. You can use the special calendar below to find the cheapest flight dates.
Yes, it is not as convenient as a direct flight. However, the prices are much more affordable.
How to find accommodation in the Kaliningrad region?
Since Booking and Airbnb have left the Russian market, Ostrovok has become the largest hotel website in the country. It has the largest database of hotels in the Kaliningrad region. Therefore, you can start your search from there.
If you prefer apartments and studios, then check out the website Sutochno.ru. It is a Russian equivalent of AIRBNB. And many apartment owners have switched to this platform after the departure of international brands.
Photo by Alexey Pevnev, ren-ar.livejournal.com
Have you got it? Well, then let’s say goodbye. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below. I hope my advice will help you find the best option for your vacation.
