Not so long ago, the resort town of Sochi was replenished with one of the most striking sights, which can be the envy of all Russian cities without exception. This is the Olympic Park or Sochi Park, which became the center of the Olympic competitions last winter, gave domestic athletes and fans a lot of incredible emotions, and for several days turned into the most popular place for a short vacation.
But today we will not talk about the attractions that exist here. We will consider how you can get to Sochi Park from Sochi itself and another popular resort, Adler. We will try to consider all possible routes and give answers to questions of interest to tourists.
As soon as tourists find themselves on the Black Sea coast, they will have to decide on the choice of a route for a trip to Sochi Park, as well as opt for one or another mode of transport. This especially causes difficulties for tourists who are in Sochi for the first time and are poorly versed in the infrastructure.
Choosing a route from Sochi and Adler
For travelers who have Sochi or the resort Adler as the starting point of the route, several types of transport are ready to offer their services for their delivery to the Olympic Park.
In particular, do not deny yourself the pleasure of making the first trip on the new-type electric train Lastochka, which will take you to the treasured amusement park in a matter of minutes and with increased comfort.
There is also a good alternative in the form of a regular bus or minibus, which systematically runs in one of the most popular destinations.
At the height of the tourist season, these route vehicles daily serve thousands of Sochi residents and guests of the city, quickly and comfortably delivering them to one of the most famous amusement parks in Russia and far beyond its borders.
There is one important nuance that every vacationer should be aware of. Transportation of oversized luggage and bicycles in the train is paid separately. Well, do not forget that you need to keep the ticket until the end of the trip. You will need it when passing through the turnstile.
How to get there by train
Undoubtedly, the trip by train is very popular among tourists. It's fast, comfortable and cheap. A one-way ticket from Sochi is only 168 rubles, while passengers from Adler will have to pay 54 rubles.
Passengers will spend from several minutes to 2 hours on an exciting trip, depending on the starting point of the route. For example, from Sochi will have to go 45 minutes. You definitely won't be bored, because outside the window you can watch magnificent landscapes, the main characters of which will be the sea and mountains.
In order not to be late for the train and correctly draw up a resort schedule, we recommend using the trip.com Internet search engine, where you can not only find out the train schedule, changes in it, but also book a ticket. With the help of the ticket booking service, you can significantly save your time and nerves, because you do not have to stand in a long queue for tickets.
Tip: if you are traveling to the Olympic Park with a bicycle or other bulky luggage, we advise you to take a seat in the first or last car. This will save other passengers from inconvenience.
You can take the train at one of the stations along the route. The train departs from the Sochi railway station, stops at several transport hubs on the way to the park, calls at Adler, and picks up passengers at the airport.
How to get there by bus
For those who do not like to travel by train, local carriers offer a good alternative in the form of fixed-route taxis and buses. A trip on this type of public transport will be no less comfortable than traveling by train. And the buses run on a more loyal schedule.
If you plan to start your route from the railway or bus station, pay attention to minibuses No. 124C and No. 125. You can find them on the bus platform near the station, where they pick up passengers. Unfortunately, minibuses do not go directly to Sochi Park, so you will have to leave the bus at one of the nearest stops.
So, the bus number 124C will take you to the Formula 1 stop, from which you will need to walk to the amusement park for about five minutes. Another advantage of this route is the traffic interval. Minibuses depart from the station every 15-20 minutes, which is very convenient, because tourists do not have to waste time waiting for the next bus.
If you decide to use the services of the minibus at number 125, then you will need to get off at the Sovkhoz Rossiya or Mirny bus stop, having overcome the rest of the way to your cherished goal on foot. The interval of movement of these buses is 40-45 minutes. The fare is 92 rubles.
There is also route number 100, on the buses of which it is also possible to get to the very entrance to the Olympic Park. Buses run every 20-30 minutes, and be prepared to spend about an hour on the road from Sochi.
If you start from Adler, we advise you to purchase a ticket for the shuttle bus number 57, which departs from Lenina Street. The bus will take you straight to the entrance to the Olympic Park.
How to get there by car
Talking about the benefits of traveling by car is not worth it. Every tourist understands that the opportunity to get to the sights and travel by personal transport is highly valued. You will not be tied to the schedule of trips and minibuses, you will not have to book tickets and rush to take your seat on the bus, and you will not have restrictions on carrying oversized luggage.
The only difficulty for guests may be finding the best and shortest route. But in this case, the navigator will help you. If a navigator is not installed in the car, you can use a convenient map service, which can be viewed from any modern mobile device.
You can also rent a car. It offers tourists both compact “subcompacts” and full-fledged family minivans that can accommodate a large family with all backpacks, things, equipment. But keep in mind, in addition to the cost of renting a car, you will have to take care of refueling the rented vehicle yourself, as well as pre-purchase insurance for various unforeseen cases.
As a rule, your route will completely coincide with the route of buses or minibuses. And thanks to the information signs along the road, you definitely won't get lost!
Taxi and bike
If you never part with a bicycle, you can get to Sochi Park on it. The only drawback of such a trip can be considered its duration, which often exceeds 3-3.5 hours.
You can also rent a bike in Sochi or Adler. It is easy to find a company that specializes in such services via the Internet, and the average price of an hourly rental of a two-wheeled vehicle rarely exceeds 100 rubles.
Well, tourists who have the opportunity to order a taxi will be able to get to the amusement park with special comfort. The fare will be about 1,000 – 1,200 rubles.
Schedule and prices in Sochi Park
When the options for traveling to the Olympic Park are carefully studied, and each tourist has the opportunity to choose the best option for the trip, you need to take a closer look at the timetable and prices in the Olympic Park. After all, you will have to pay a lot for the opportunity to have fun.
So, the park welcomes guests daily from 11 am to 9 pm. You can get to the Olympic part for free, but for the entrance ticket to Sochi Park you will have to pay 1,800 rubles (for children there are discounts of 200 rubles). But young visitors up to 107 cm tall will not have to pay to visit the amusement park.
You can find out about other important points on the website www.sochipark.ru, which contains a poster with festive and festive events, the schedule of fountains, a list of attractions and prices for them. In addition, through the site you can order family-type tickets and for a visit in the evening, book seats for entertainment events and programs.
We hope that our article will be useful for those who are planning a trip to the Black Sea and would like to visit one of the most fascinating places on the Sochi coast.