Zentralny Bus Station

• Address: 6 Babruiskaja Street, 220006 Minsk.
• Border crossings and permitted modes of transport vary by neighbouring country.
• Foreign credit cards can be used only to a limited extent in Belarus.

Zentralny Bus Station is at 6 Babruiskaja Street, 220006 Minsk. The departure time, bus route and destination shown on your ticket determine the details of your journey.

When planning how to get to the station, consider your accommodation, luggage and the time remaining before departure. For accommodation planning in Eastern Europe, the specific distance to Babruiskaja Street matters in Minsk. Staying farther away means allowing more time for city traffic. Long-distance bus connections may use different stations depending on the route and travel date. The stop, your luggage and the time available determine whether continuing by local transport or on foot is practical. Plan any visits in Minsk around the journey to the bus station and your departure time; this also helps organise a holiday in Eastern Europe around your planned daily routes.

If you are connecting to a train, include both your bus arrival and train departure in a single schedule. The journey between the bus station and the railway station depends on the time of day, traffic and luggage; allowing enough time to change gives you some leeway if your bus arrives late. Long-distance buses and ferry connections and rail journeys and railway stations are separate legs of the same route. If you booked separate tickets, taking a later train or staying an extra night can reduce time pressure. You can keep a travel checklist and schedule to track your departure, transfer and destination address in the order you plan to follow.

All border crossings with Ukraine and several crossings with Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are closed. Some open crossings for passenger traffic cannot be used on foot or by bicycle. Further short-notice closures and restrictions on permitted modes of transport are possible. For cross-border bus journeys, the route and the crossing available for that particular trip therefore determine whether the booked itinerary can be completed. Travel documents are required for each border crossing; requirements depend on nationality and route.

Non-Belarusian credit cards can be used only to a limited extent in Belarus. Plan for travel costs and accepted payment methods for the entire journey and duration of your stay. Include a second accepted payment option and sufficient funds in your payment planning.

When arriving in or departing from Minsk, saving addresses in both Cyrillic and Latin script makes it easier to find your way, especially when street names are transliterated differently on tickets and in map services. Offline maps and addresses can help you find your destination and departure point even without a mobile connection. For the journey between your accommodation and departure point, transfers and local transport are relevant; the best option depends on your actual starting point and departure time.

How can I tell where my bus actually departs from?

The station and stop shown on your issued ticket apply to that specific journey. The carrier’s confirmation specifies whether the bus departs from the station or another stop.

What rules apply to euro banknotes when travelling to Belarus?

The export of banknotes issued by an EU member state to Belarus is generally prohibited. A narrowly defined exception applies to personal travel needs.