Where to go from Sochi by electric train. 3 useful recommendations from a native resident

President of Pro-Vision, author of Vinogradov.story community

Where can you go from Sochi by train? What interesting places can be visited?

As a native of Sochi, I spent my childhood at the sea and in the mountains, alternating one with the other according to my mood. One thing remained unchanged: I always traveled around my native land by rail. To look through the window of a train running along the coastline is a special kind of pleasure. And to everyone who is planning to come to Sochi this summer, I can safely recommend several routes.

Krasnaya Polyana

Total travel time ~ 1.5 hours.

The railroad line connecting Adler and Krasnaya Polyana appeared quite recently – less than 10 years ago, on the eve of the Sochi Olympics. But now it remains one of the most popular destinations in the Greater Sochi area.

In addition to the obvious logistical advantages, it is distinguished from its “competitors” by a completely unique for Russia experience of changing climatic zones within one trip. In just 40 minutes you can descend from the mountains and go to the sea or, on the contrary, rise from the subtropical coast to the snowy caps. By the way, the snow in the mountains lies in the summer, which is used by skiers and snowboarders in especially successful seasons.

Tuapse

Total travel time ~ 2, 5 hours.

The Sochi-Tuapse route is a classic of railroad travel. It is not necessary to go to Tuapse itself. It is enough to sit by the window (on the left side of the train from Sochi – it is important!) and enjoy the panorama of the Black Sea, which is occasionally diluted by resort villages.

Now a little insider information on the stops: Sochi residents themselves appreciate the station “73 km” and the local wild beach, in Gorny Air the best campgrounds, and from Golovinka you can go up towards Kichmai. There you can independently, without organized groups, to see tea plantations and 33 waterfalls.

However, I recommend you to get on the “Lastochka” at least once without a final goal and, having improvised, get off at any station you like. When you don’t know what to expect, the impressions from the trip remain the brightest.

Krasnodar

Total travel time ~ 4,5 hours.

The idea of traveling from a resort city to a bustling million-strong city may seem strange, but only at first glance. In recent years, Krasnodar has acquired several new “places of attraction” such as the park of the same name, which is compared to Moscow’s “Zaryadye”, and also the status of the southern bar capital of Russia.

All the most interesting things in the city are concentrated around Krasnaya Street, which is closed for transport on weekends, forming a spontaneous public space. The main thing to be ready for in Krasnodar is the heat. By mid-summer the air warms up to 40 degrees, which in the absence of the sea is not too happy. But with the other “trouble” of Krasnodar – the legendary traffic jams – rail travelers risk not to face. And this is definitely for the best.

And if you are suddenly very fond of river boat trips, we have collected several interesting routes. You can read about them in this article.