About Vladivostok
Vladivostok city, the center of the Primorski region within the borders of Russia, is close to the borders of China and North Korea. The city, which has a population of about 594 thousand people According to the 2002 data, is connected to Moscow by Trans Siberia railway. Activities in transport, fishing and naval base are carries out in Vladivostok, the largest city in the Russian Far East. The industry in the city is not so much developed, thus it is very harmful to the environment.
The city, which is a center of education, hosts 6 universities. The city is surrounded by Amulsky Bay in the west, and by the Ussuriysky Bay in the east. The weather in the city is constantly cold and windy. The temperature, which is -14 degrees Celsius in January, can increase to 24 degrees Celsius in August.
Among the places you might want to see in the city are Ploschard Bortsov Revolutsy Square, Arsenyev Regional History Museum, Sportvnaya Harbor, Dynamo stadium and Primorsky State Art Gallery. The city hosts the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival every September. Also, the International Jazz Festival is held every year.
Transportation to Vladivostok City Center from Airport
Vladivostok Intl. Airport
Since Vladivostok Airport is quite far from the city center, you can use various means of transportation to get to the city center. Among these, the most popular electric trains provide fast and cheap transport, while city buses are often preferred. If you prefer a more comfortable mean, you can also evaluate the options of taxi or car rental companies by paying a bit more. It is possible to reach the city center of Vladivostok from the airport in maximum one hour and fifteen minutes.
Electric Train
It is incredibly practical to go to the city center of Vladivostok after landing to Vladivostok airport with electric trains. To take the train you have to walk towards the railway station when you get out of the airport terminal. Trains that operate between the airport and the city center of Vladivostok depart every one or two hours, from the early hours of the day until 6 to 7 pm in the afternoon. The stations that the train stops at include Artyom Station, Ugolinaya Station, Vtoraya Station, Morgorodok Station, Pervaya Rechka Station and Vladivostok Railway Station. You can purchase your ticket at the airport (Standard ticket-200 Russian Rubles & Business ticket-350 rubles).
Bus
The most practical way to get to Vladivostok city center from Vladivostok Airport is to use city buses. When you get out of the airport terminal, you are likely to see many bus stops. You can reach Vladivostok city center on an average of one hour if you take the Bus 107 from these stops. Bus 107, which departs from the stop right next to stop of Bus 7, starts operating at 08:25 am and departs until 8:00 pm. Bus 107, at service seven days a week, goes up to the Artem bus station in the city. Bus ticket costs 100 Russian Rubles as of 2016. In addition, the shuttle bus number 7 passes through the Vladivostok city center.
Taxi
If you prefer to take a taxi from Vladivostok Airport to go to the city center, it is better that you choose the taxi company Primavtolayn because it only provides transportation between the airport and Vladivostok city center, and its prices are very reasonable. You can find the taxis of this company in most of the taxi stands at the very exit of the terminal. The taxi ride from Vladivostok Airport to the city center takes 40-45 minutes and costs about 1000 Russian Rubles. This price might go up to 1700 rubles if you the taxi of another company.
Car Rental
There are a lot of offices of various domestic and foreign car rental companies at the airport. You can pick up your car at the airport within minutes after landing, if you do a little research beforehand and complete your pre-reservation. You will need to use the M60 coastal road to get to Vladivostok city center in the shortest way. Within Vladivostok Airport, you will encounter many global car rental companies including Avis. You can go to Vladivostok city center in 40 minutes.
