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wgraessle
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Location: Los Angeles
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 Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: any advice on buying ticket out of Russia in China? |
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| I will be leaving on the transmongolian railway on sept 6th, but i still need to arrange my ticket OUT of russia (st.petersburg) before I can actually enter the country. ANYONE have any recommendations on an inexpensive and easy way to buy my onward travel out of russia, leaving from st.petersburg? very flexible, in fact I may not even use it, but I know I need something to show them when i enter the country. THANKS! |
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JNH_2005
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Joined: 07 May 2005
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Location: Seoul
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There is a daily bus (for about $50 US dollars) from St Pete to Helsinki, operated by East Gate Express (you may be able to buy a ticket in advance through the www.monkeyshrine.com agency in China).
There are also 2 trains to Helsinki from St Pete (Train #36 or #34) for 120 EURO (again tickets thru www.moneyshrine.com).
Or you could buy a fully REFUNDABLE ticket on Finnair to Helsinki (about $300 one way), then cancel it and get your money back.
Pulkovo airlines and Air Baltic are also cheap. |
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pauljaymes
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Joined: 13 Mar 2006
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Location: London, England
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I wasn't aware that having an outward ticket was a requirement to enter Russia.
Even if it technically is, I've never had one, and I don't think it's worth worrying too much about if you're entering and leaving across land borders. So long as you know where you're going and how you're leaving Russia, I doubt anyone will actually demand to see a ticket.
If you're really worried, print your intinerary up neatly and clearly on official looking paper and carry a copy of your visa invitation, then if you are questioned about it you can say that you must collect your tickets from the inviting agency. In my experience no-one would argue with that. |
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kwrty321
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Joined: 24 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:41 am Post subject: |
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| Where do you get info that an onward ticket is needed to enter Russia? Is this only for tourist visa or also business visa, etc.? |
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