Not so long ago, the resort town of Sochi was replenished with one of the most striking sights, which all cities of Russia, without exception, can envy. This is the Olympic Park or Sochi Park, which became the center of the Olympic competitions last winter, gave Russian athletes and fans a lot of incredible emotions, for a few days turned into the most popular place for short-term vacations.
Although the Olympics have already passed, Sochi Park has not lost its popularity at all. Here, as before, numerous fans of various sports gather, thousands of tourists take pictures with pleasure against the backdrop of attractions, and also tickle their nerves on breathtaking rides.
But today we will not talk about the attractions existing here. We will look at how you can get to Sochi Park from Sochi itself and another popular resort, Adler. We will try to consider all possible routes and provide answers to questions of interest to tourists.
As soon as tourists find themselves on the shores of the Black Sea, they have to decide on the choice of a route for a trip to Sochi Park, as well as opt for one or another type of transport. This especially causes difficulties for tourists who are in Sochi for the first time and are poorly guided 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 taking the first ride on the new-type electric train "Swallow", which will take you to the cherished 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 run to one of the most popular destinations.
At the height of the tourist season, these shuttle 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 also one important nuance that every vacationer should know about. Transportation of oversized luggage and bicycles on the train is charged 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 train ride is very popular among tourists. It's fast, comfortable and cheap. A one-way ticket from Sochi is only 168 rubles, and passengers will need to pay 54 rubles to travel from Adler.
Passengers will spend on an exciting trip from several minutes to 2 hours, depending on the starting point of the route. For example, it will take 45 minutes to get from Sochi. You will definitely not be bored, because outside the window you can observe 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 Internet search engine poezd.ru, 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 recommend that you take a seat in the first or last carriage. This will save other passengers from the inconvenience.
You can take the train at one of the stations along the route. The train departs from the Sochi railway station, makes a stop at several transport hubs on the way to the park, enters 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. Traveling by 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 are planning to start your route from a railway or bus station, pay attention to minibuses №124С and №125. You can find them at the bus platform near the station, where they pick up passengers. Unfortunately, minibuses do not go straight to Sochi Park, so you have to leave the bus at one of the nearest stops.
So, the bus carrying out trips under the 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 interval of movement. Minibuses leave the station at intervals of 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 minibus number 125, then you will need to get off at the Sovkhoz Rossiya or Mirny bus stops, making the rest of the way to the cherished goal on foot. The interval of these buses is 40-45 minutes. The fare is 92 rubles.
There is also a 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 Lenin Street. The bus will take you directly to the entrance to the Olympic Park.
How to get there by car
It's not worth talking about the benefits of traveling by car. Every tourist understands that the ability to get to places of interest and travel by private 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 in the bus, and you will not have any restrictions on oversized baggage.
The only difficulty for guests may be finding the best and shortest route. But in this case, the navigator will help you. If the navigator is not installed in the car, you can use the convenient map service, which can be accessed from any modern mobile device.
You can also rent a car. It offers tourists both compact "runabout" and full-fledged family minivans, which can accommodate a large family with all the backpacks, things, inventory. But keep in mind that in addition to the cost of renting a car, you will have to take care of the refueling of the rented vehicle on your own, as well as pre-purchase insurance for various unforeseen events.
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 will definitely not get lost!
Taxi and bike
If you never part with your bike, you can also get to Sochi Park on it. The only drawback of such a trip is 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 travel options to the Olympic Park have been carefully studied, and each tourist has the opportunity to choose the best option for the trip, you need to dwell in more detail on the schedule and prices in the Olympic Park. After all, you will have to pay a lot for the opportunity to have a good time.
So, the park accepts guests every day from 11 to 21 hours. 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 in the amount 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 presents a poster with festive and ceremonial events, a schedule of fountains, a list of attractions and prices for them. In addition, through the website you can order tickets for family type 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 coast and would like to visit one of the most fascinating places on the Sochi coast.
