transportation
Comprehensive information on Belarus transportation issues including Minsk bus and train stations, Minsk transportation, Minsk airport building, etc.Traveling from Belarus to Russia
Today in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has introduced border control with Belarus. The only legitimate point of entry into Russia / Belarus is Veselovka check-point. Read full article
Where do I buy railway tickets in Minsk?
There are local and international railway tickets and respectively there are different places where you can buy these. Read full article
Hiring a car in Belarus?
You can go ahead and hire a car for your own trip if you are certain of your driving skills. Based on my experience of driving around with travelers in the cars... Read full article
Can I buy tickets for Vilnius-Minsk train online?
Actually yes, using the website of the Belarusian Railways rw.by, though it's a bit confusing from the first look. Read full article
Can I sneak into Belarus from Russia without a visa?
You don’t want to do this. Without a Belarusian visa you cannot check into a hotel and process your registration which will cut your visit short... Read full article
Is Minsk transportation system efficient?
It is indeed. Minsk boasts of its efficient public transportation system. The latter includes buses, trolleybuses, trams and metro (subway). Read full article
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