Russian side · ₽3,000
Transfer Shumilkino — Pskov
Shumilkino is the Russian checkpoint on the Riga — Pskov road, opposite Estonia's Luhamaa. From there to Pskov is about 67 kilometres, a little over an hour. The transfer is ₽3,000 for the whole car, the same in both directions.
- per car
- ₽3,000
- on the road
- ≈ 1 h 10 min
- to Pskov
- ≈ 67 km
What the price covers
- The fare is fixed before departure: traffic and night trips do not change it
- Pickup at the airport and cruise port — the driver waits with a name board
- If your flight is delayed we wait as long as needed, at no extra cost
- A child seat on request, and no surcharge for luggage
- Pay in cash, by card or by bank transfer; no prepayment required
In short. The Shumilkino — Pskov transfer costs ₽3,000 per car, up to four passengers with luggage. About an hour on the Riga — Pskov road. Back from Pskov to the border — the same price.
What makes this route special is that there is nothing around the crossing: no town, no bus station, no waiting taxi. On the Estonian side not even scheduled transport reaches Luhamaa, and the Russian side is much the same — the car has to be arranged in advance.
The Estonian car does not cross the border. We drive you to Luhamaa, you go through control yourself, and a separate car continues through Russia.
Price
Taxi Shumilkino — Pskov: what ₽3,000 covers
The price is per car and known in advance. Catching a taxi at Shumilkino is unreliable: the crossing stands on a highway far from any settlement, and no cars wait there.
| Service | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shumilkino — Pskov | ₽3,000 | the whole car, up to 4 passengers with luggage |
| Pskov — Shumilkino | ₽3,000 | the reverse direction, the same price |
| Meeting at the checkpoint | ₽0 | the driver waits at the exit, you pay nothing for waiting |
| On to Saint Petersburg | ₽17,000 | a separate route, about 360 km |
Paying. In roubles; we confirm the sum by message before the trip. Give your address in Pskov in advance — the price does not depend on the point in the city.
How the trip works
From the highway to Pskov
- 01
We agree the time
Send the date and roughly when you expect to clear control. The driver waits for your message: the border queue cannot be predicted.
- 02
Meeting at the crossing
The car stands at the exit from the Russian side. There are no settlements around the crossing, so arranging it in advance is not a formality here.
- 03
The road along the highway
About 67 kilometres on the highway via Izborsk. Usually a little over an hour, longer in snow.
- 04
Drop-off in Pskov
The station, the bus station, a hotel or a house — one price. If a train or plane follows, tell us the time so we leave with a margin.
Comparison
Transfer, taxi or international coach
International coaches to Pskov and Petersburg use Shumilkino, but passengers board them at bus stations, not at the barrier. For those who crossed on their own there are few options.
| Way | Price | Time | What matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booked transfer | ₽3,000 per car | ≈ 1 h | the car waits at the checkpoint exit |
| Taxi on the spot | by the meter, if you find one | ≈ 1 h | the crossing is on a highway far from towns, no cars wait there |
| International coach | the carrier's fare | depends on the service | runs in transit, does not take passengers at the checkpoint |
Who needs this. Those who reached Luhamaa on their own or by transfer and were left without a car across the border. If you drive your own car, you need not a car but an exit queue booking.
The border
What to know about Shumilkino
Opposite Estonia's Luhamaa
No town and no transport around
The queue and opening hours
On to Petersburg
Onward by train
The train from Pskov: Petersburg and Moscow
From Shumilkino to Pskov station is about an hour. If you continue by train, give us the train number when booking — we will time the pickup at the crossing so you make the train with a margin.
- St Petersburg
To Petersburg — by Lastochka
Fast Lastochka trains run from Pskov-Passazhirsky station to Saint Petersburg: a daytime train with seats, no changes. The simplest way on to the north.
- Moscow
To Moscow — by long-distance train
Ordinary long-distance trains run from Pskov to Moscow, some of them overnight. The exact time and class of carriage show when you buy the ticket.
- tutu.ru
Where to buy a ticket
Online on Tutu.ru or the Russian Railways site. Leave a time margin: nobody can say in advance how long the border at Luhamaa and Shumilkino will take.
- payment
Pay with a Russian card
Russian sites do not accept Visa and Mastercard from foreign banks. You need a Russian bank card — if you do not have one, ask friends in Russia to buy the ticket.
Tickets: tutu.ru, rzd.ru. To Petersburg without a train — a transfer from Shumilkino to Petersburg.
FAQ
Shumilkino — Pskov: common questions
How much is the Shumilkino — Pskov transfer?
How long is the drive from Shumilkino to Pskov?
Can I catch a taxi right at the crossing?
How is Shumilkino different from Kunichina Gora?
Does your car take me from Estonia all the way to Pskov?
Shall we meet you at Shumilkino?
Send the date and roughly when you expect to clear control — the car will be waiting at the exit.
Prices and facts on this page were last checked . Crossing hours and border rules change — check politsei.ee before you travel.