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Price of a cup of coffee
From € 1.50 to € 3
Tipping
Tipping is not required, but tips of 10% are not uncommon in restaurants.
Tap water
The tap water in Russia is not drinkable. Bottled water is cheap and widely available.
Public transport
Kazan has a well-developed public transport network, with buses and trams operating from 5:30h till 22:30h and the metro from 6:00h till midnight.
The costs are about € 0.50 for a ride. Metro tickets can be bought at the entrance of metro stations, whilst in buses and trolleybuses the conductor handles the payment (in cash). On this local webpage you can find more information about local buslines, tramlines and schedules.
Download the free Yandex Metro app to plan your route in the Kazan metro, as the app provides up-to-date information about the metro, detailed instructions about your route, and the most efficient way to travel.
From Kazan International Airport (KZN) to Kazan
Train
A train connects Kazan International Airport in 30 minutes with the central station of the city. Although this is a cheap and convenient option, the train runs usually only a couple of times a day. For more information, visit the official website of Kazan International Airport.
Bus
Shuttle bus number 197 connects the airport with metro station Prospect Pobedy. Tickets cost about € 1.
Taxi
Taxis can be found outside the airport terminal, but we recommend using an app like Gett or Yandex. A single ride from the airport should cost less than € 10.
Events in Kazan
Victory Day
Victory Day is a big holiday in Russia, celebrated throughout the country on 9 May, with military parades and fireworks. It commemorates how the Red Army and the Soviet people defeated Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War.
The City's Day
The 30th of August is the Day of Kazan and the Republic of Tatarstan. Celebrations are held mostly at the Kremlin and on the Kremlin Embankment, and also around the Family Center. Festivities include sports competitions, concerts, fairs, and folk festivals. The holiday ends with festive fireworks at night, usually around 22h.
Local pages
Bicycle rental
A place to rent a bicycle in Kazan is the Sport Life store, in Kvartal. One hour rent costs about € 2, whereas a day is about € 8. The Sport Life store can be found at 36 Yamasheva Street – get directions. Visit the official website (Ru) for further information. In summer, there is typically also a bike rental along Kremlyovskaya embankment.
Taxi
Taxi apps like Gett or Yandex.Taxi work well in Kazan.
Tourist office
The Kazan Tourist Office is ready to help you with all your questions. Find their office at 49/10 Bauman Street – get directions.
For more information about Kazan, or excursions outside of the city, see the official website of the tourist office.
Train
For searching and booking train tickets in Russia, we recommend to use the official page of the Russian Railways.
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