Bus stations in Minsk: Centralny and Jugo-Sapadnaja
Minsk has several departure points for long-distance buses, so the exact terminal name always depends on the specific route. Two currently accessible passenger information services give the address of Centralny as 6 Bobruiskaja Street, by the railway station, and that of the Jugo-Sapadnaja station as 41/1 Zheleznodorozhnaja Street.
Der Busbahnhof „Moskowsky“ in Minsk ist eine wichtige Einrichtung für den Fernverkehr mit Menschen.
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Bus stations in Minsk: key facts
- Centralny is located at 6 Bobruiskaja Street.
- One ticket provider lists services from there to Gomel and to Poland via Brest.
- Jugo-Sapadnaja station is at 41/1 Zheleznodorozhnaja Street, near Mikhаlovo metro station.
- A current passenger information service lists Jugo-Sapadnaja’s daily operating hours as 05:45 to 22:00.
- Departure points and timetables vary by route and travel date.
Centralny: long-distance services from Bobruiskaja
Minsk’s Centralny bus station is listed at 6 Bobruiskaja Street. INFOBUS lists routes that include services via Bobruisk and Gomel, as well as an international connection via Brest, Warsaw, Łódź and Wrocław.
Its location in the city centre matters when making connections: if you need to catch a train or another bus, or reach your accommodation after arriving, check the departure point shown in your booking against your day’s plans. Minsk is the capital of Belarus; if you have time between connections, the city’s parks offer a destination in their own right. If you are travelling elsewhere in the country, the capital is in Belarus.
Jugo-Sapadnaja: a separate departure station
Jugo-Sapadnaja station is listed at 41/1 Zheleznodorozhnaja Street, near Mikhаlovo metro station. The passenger information service currently available lists operating hours of 05:45 to 22:00 and provides timetables and ticket offers for the station.
For long-distance bus travel in Minsk, the ticket and departure station depend on the route booked. The passenger information for Jugo-Sapadnaja gives its address and operating hours. INFOBUS lists services departing from Centralny.
Transport options and travel planning
Buses and trains serve different purposes on a trip to Belarus. Long-distance buses and ferry services are one way to travel between Minsk and other cities; train journeys and railway stations provide another transport option. For transfers within Minsk, include the metro, city buses and the exact station in your route planning; transfers and local transport link the separate legs of your journey.
The date, departure point and terminal address on your ticket are the key details. Keep your connections and documents together in a travel checklist with a timetable. For border crossings, also prepare your passport and personal documents. Maps and addresses saved offline remain useful if you lose mobile data while travelling. Carry a second payment option as well.
Choose your accommodation to suit your departure point and daily itinerary. Other holiday destinations can also be part of a longer trip if Minsk is a stopover.
On 26 October 2026, the German Federal Foreign Office reported restrictions on the use of foreign credit cards. This countrywide payment advisory is relevant when deciding whether to travel and choosing which payment methods to take.
Frequently asked questions about bus stations in Minsk
Where is Centralny?
Centralny is listed at 6 Bobruiskaja Street. The station page that can be accessed lists, among other routes, services via Gomel and Brest towards Poland.
Where is Jugo-Sapadnaja?
The station is listed at 41/1 Zheleznodorozhnaja Street, near Mikhаlovo metro station. The passenger information service gives its operating hours as 05:45 to 22:00.
Is a ticket that says “Minsk” enough?
No. The specific departure point may be Centralny, Jugo-Sapadnaja or another named stop; the address in your booking is the one that matters.
When might a printed copy of an electronic ticket be required?
The passenger information for Jugo-Sapadnaja notes that a printed copy of the route document may be required for some intercity journeys. This requirement applies to the specific journey.