Trabzon–Russia (Sochi) Ferry Routes Restarted | 2025 Schedule, Prices & Travel Guide

Trabzon–Russia (Sochi) Ferry Routes Restarted | 2025 Schedule, Prices & Travel Guide

Trabzon–Russia (Sochi) Ferry Routes Restarted | 2025 Schedule, Prices & Travel Guide

Trabzon–Russia Ferry Services 2025: Everything You Need to Know

After a long break, sea transportation between Turkey and Russia is back!
The Trabzon–Sochi ferry route not only offers a scenic journey but also an efficient way to reach Russia’s southern coast.

Below you’ll find up-to-date information on schedules, ticket prices, cabin types, visa rules, and onward travel options.


🛳 Ferry Features & Route Details

The ferry operating on this line is equipped with modern, comfortable facilities.

🔹 Capacity

  • 550 passengers
  • 220 vehicles

🔹 Sailing Days

Trabzon → Sochi:

  • Wednesday
  • Sunday

Sochi → Trabzon:

  • Thursday
  • Monday

🔹 Departure & Arrival

  • Departure: 21:00 from Trabzon Port
  • Arrival: 09:00 in Sochi the next morning
  • Duration: 10–12 hours

🔹 Onboard Facilities

  • Café
  • Duty-free shop
  • Game area
  • Disco
  • Comfortable cabin options

🎟 Ticket Sales & Prices

Tickets can currently be purchased at the agency office located at the entrance of Trabzon Port.
More ticket points are expected to be announced soon via social media.
A sales office will also operate in Russia.

💰 2025 Ticket Prices

  • Seat-only ticket: 70 USD
  • 4-person cabin (per person): 90 USD
  • Suite cabin: 220 USD
  • Vehicle transport: 500 USD

🌍 Visa Information

🇷🇺 Russian citizens → Turkey

  • They can enter Turkey visa-free.

🇹🇷 Turkish citizens → Russia

  • Can travel with an e-visa.
  • Groups of 10 or more people can enter visa-free.

A great opportunity for group tours!


🛫 How to Travel from Sochi to Moscow & St. Petersburg

Sochi is a well-connected city with both an airport and a railway network, making domestic travel within Russia very easy.


✈️ 1. By Plane

Sochi International Airport (AER) operates daily flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg.

  • Flight time to Moscow: ~2 hours
  • Flight time to St. Petersburg: ~3 hours
  • Airlines: Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines
  • Ticket prices: approx. 50–120 USD depending on season

🚆 2. By Train

  • Direct trains run from Sochi to Moscow.
  • Travel time: 22–24 hours

For those traveling to St. Petersburg:

  • Most travelers go Sochi → Moscow → St. Petersburg.
  • The Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed “Sapsan” train takes 4 hours.

🚌 3. By Bus (Budget Option)

You can travel from Sochi to cities like Krasnodar or Rostov-on-Don,
then continue by domestic flight or train—often the most budget-friendly route.


🧭 Final Thoughts: A New Era of Black Sea Travel

The reopening of the Trabzon–Sochi ferry line brings exciting opportunities for travelers, tourists, and traders on both sides of the Black Sea.
Whether you're traveling with a vehicle or on foot, this new route offers a scenic, economical, and convenient journey.

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