The only transit station in St. Petersburg.
Ladoga Railway Station is the newest and transit operating railway station in St. Petersburg. 50 suburban trains, 30 intercity and international trains depart from it, in total the station includes 10 tracks and 4 platforms.
Historical background
The station began to function in 2003, but it was first mentioned in 1903. In the same year, a railway station was built for freight transportation - Dolgorukov's Dacha.
The station was going to be built in the 60s of the 20th century, so there was a need for new stations. Alas, at that time this idea could not be realized due to the unstable economy and lack of finance.
A special project of an intellectual building has been prepared for Ladoga Railway Station. It is still one of the largest and most technological railway stations not only in Russia, but also in Europe. The uniqueness of the structure lies in the presence of levels. On the upper "floor" there are international and long-distance ticket offices, two waiting rooms, two communication salons, terminals and ATMs and several recreation areas. At the lower level, everything is the same, only the ticket offices sell tickets for suburban destinations, buses. Accordingly, the exit to the international platforms is located on top, and to the suburban ones below ground level.
Why is the railway station interesting from an architectural point of view
The station building does not stand out from the point of view of architecture, functionality and technical equipment are of particular interest. The main task assigned to the builders is to quickly and efficiently build a building, levels, that is, to place everything necessary on a limited area. Therefore, the exits for long-distance transport are located at the top, and the suburban ones are located below ground level.
Most of the upper space is occupied by a huge hall (Light) with functionality for passengers. You can move between floors using elevators, escalators and stairs. Visually, all these structures are interconnected by vertical glass blocks in the form of wells. Polished stone was used for exterior decoration. Characteristic features of Ladoga railway station: large pillars for support, oval windows, glass walkways and elevators, bridges, metal floors everywhere, large domes, a lot of transparency and glass everywhere. These features are characteristic of the Art Nouveau style of the 19th century. Due to the metal and glass, the station seems light and airy, like a fairy-tale palace.
Where to go from the train station
This station sends transport to the north, south and east. Accordingly, suburban and long-distance flights take place in these directions.
Location of ticket offices/operating mode
There are 9 ticket offices in the long-distance zone, they are located on the right side. There are 9 ticket offices on the left side of the hall. They accept cards and cash.
Cash register functions:
- Tickets for long-distance, suburban and international destinations are on sale.
- Exchange and delivery of tickets.
- Booking tickets online.
The operating mode is interrupted only by small technical interruptions, and so the ticket offices are open around the clock.
On the ground floor there are 8 suburban ticket offices that perform the same functions.
Different ways to get to the train station
The official address of the station is the city of St. Petersburg, Krasnogvardeysky district, Zanevsky project, house 73.
The most convenient way is the subway, since the station and the exit of the station are connected to each other. You just need to climb up, and then follow the signs to the very entrance to the station.
The metro is not suitable, you can get to the station by bus and minibus. There are many routes from all stops, you won't wait long.
If you are going to get to the train station from Nevsky Prospekt, then follow the following instructions:
- Go down to Nevsky Prospekt station.
- Drive to Sennaya Square.
- Go to the orange branch.
- Then you have five stops to Ladoga.
- Then take the escalator.
- Follow the signs in the direction of the train station.
In 20 minutes you will have time to get there.
To get from the train station to Pulkovo Airport, follow these tips:
- From Ladozhskaya station, drive to Spasskaya.
- Then transfer to the blue branch.
- Get to Moskovskaya.
- Then go to the bus stop of the same name and wait for the bus 39, 30E or minibus 39K.
What services does the station provide
The station is modern, so in addition to ticket sales there are other services:
- Paid parking (10 minutes for free).
- Modern luggage storage.
- Help window. They can make an announcement at your request, give you papers about the purchased and lost ticket, tell you about the cost and directions.
- A recreation room for three people.
- Hall for official delegations.
- Porters.
- Pharmacy and medical unit.
- Shops (from grocery to perfume).
- ATMs.
- Cafes and bistros.
Interesting moments from the biography of the railway station
The chief designer and architect of Ladoga Railway station, Yavein Nikita, had long harbored a dream to build a large and functional railway station and become famous just like his father. His graduation project was just a prototype of the Ladoga railway station, which was later brought to life. It was his first work that became the main one for the architecture of the building.
When starting the first electric locomotive, a small accident occurred. Due to an incorrect calculation in the design of the platform, he went off the route, damaged his side and demolished the fences. This incident was the first and last in the history of the station.
In 2001, Ladoga Railway Station received the Grand Prix at the international event dedicated to international architecture "Architecture 2001" as a particularly significant social object.
The station has a second official name - "Dolgorukov's Dacha". Such a name can be seen even in official papers.
This station is the only one in St. Petersburg that carries out transit directions. All existing stations in the city are dead-end.
All the information you are interested in can be viewed on the website or contact the help desk by phone. The station is open around the clock, at any time you can book tickets and get detailed advice on directions, about the cost of tickets and their booking.
