There are 5 ways to get from Tambov to Yelets by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tambov to Lipeckbus
- Take the bus from Lipetsk to Elecbus
4h 59m₽2,054–2,922Drive 215.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tambov to Yeletscar 215.8 km
2h 56m₽1,438–2,077Train via Michurinsk
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Michurinsk Uralskiitrain
- Take the train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskietrain
- Take the train from Griazi Voronejskie to Electrain
6h 48m₽1,711–7,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambov to Yeletstaxi 215.8 km
2h 56m₽4,800–6,000Train
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Griazi Voronejskietrain 123Н
- Take the train from Griazi Voronejskie to Electrain 089Ж
7h 18m₽1,672–5,024
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to drive which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 2100 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambov to Yelets. However, there are services departing from Tambov and arriving at Elec via Lipetsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambov to Yelets. However, there are services departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Elec via Michurinsk Uralskii and Griazi Voronejskie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Tambov and Yelets is 215 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Yelets without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tambov to Yelets, including transfers.
Tambov to Yelets bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Tambov station.
Tambov to Yelets train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Yelets is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3000. Alternatively, you can train via Michurinsk, which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 7500 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Yelets, Russia?
You can take a bus from Tambov to Elec via Lipeck and Lipetsk in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tambov 1 to Elec via Michurinsk Uralskii and Griazi Voronejskie in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Tambov 1 to Michurinsk Uralskii
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–950
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–2,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽700–950
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Griazi Voronejskie to Elec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,500
Train from Tambov 1 to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
Train from Griazi Voronejskie to Elec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,500
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- Grand Service Express
Train from Michurinsk Uralskii to Griazi Voronejskie
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽180–540
- Website
- Grand Service Express
- Schedules at
- Grand Service Express
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽500–540
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽180–220
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Tambov to Lipeck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Lipetsk to Elec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₽4,800–6,000
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (4752) 66-66-66
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Tambov to Yelets bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Lipeck station.
Tambov to Yelets train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Michurinsk Uralskii station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Yelets is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Tambov to Yelets.