Nikitino (former 69th km platform): how to get there and what to know
If you are looking for the '69 kilometre platform' on old maps and cannot find it in schedules, everything is fine: since 24 October 2024 the stop has been officially called Nikitino. The name was changed by Russian Railways order No. 74, and now schedules, Yandex maps and ticketing systems use the new name. The old one lives only in old sources, on railway signs by inertia and in the minds of those who have been travelling here for years.
Where it is and what is there
The stop is on the Orekhovo — Sosnovo section of the Priozersk direction, between the 67th kilometre and Igora platform. According to the line diagram: Orekhovo 63.6 km, 67th km 66.7, Nikitino 68.5, Igora 69.7, Sosnovo 73.3.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stop coordinates | 60.5066254 / 30.2394794 |
| Platform 'to St Petersburg' | 60.50758 / 30.23844, with canopy |
| Platform 'to Sosnovo' | 60.50577 / 30.24040 |
| Platform length | 210 m |
| Former name | 69 kilometre (until 24.10.2024) |
| Until 1948 | Kelliö |
The platforms are offset relative to each other, and the crossing between them is at one level across the tracks. There is a canopy only on the 'to St Petersburg' side, so in rain you will have to wait for a train towards the region in the open air.
The settlement 'Platform 69th km' nearby is small, about 288 people according to the 2010 census. There are no shops at the platform itself: groceries are bought in advance in Orekhovo, Pyatirechye or Zaporozhskoye. This is important if the platform is a starting point for you, not a finish.
Schedule and prices
About 30 stops per day pass through Nikitino in each direction, including 2–3 'Lastochka' trains. During the day intervals are 25–60 minutes, in the evening less frequently.
| What | How much |
|---|---|
| Time from Finland Station (regular) | 1 h 31 – 1 h 35 min |
| Time from Finland Station ('Lastochka') | 1 h 02 min |
| Ticket | 265 ₽ |
| Ticket for 'Lastochka' | 297 ₽ |
| 5-day pass | 2 385 ₽ |
| Pass, month on weekdays | 9 461 ₽ |
| Monthly pass | 11 263 ₽ |
Prices are as of September 2026; before travelling it is better to check them in the carrier's app.
Bicycle transport
For this platform the question is not idle: Nikitino is the finish of the route from Orekhovo to Ladoga, and most people return from here, with a bicycle.
- **65 ₽** — transport within St Petersburg.
- **48 ₽** — transport within Leningrad Region.
- **With a pass — free**, but the receipt for the pass is mandatory: without it transport must be paid separately.
- **The price does not depend on distance.** You travel one stop or seventy — you pay the same.
What to remember
- **There are no ticket offices at the platform** in open sources — count on buying on the train or online.
- **Crossing the tracks at one level.** With a bicycle this means: take off your bags or roll it carefully over the rails, not on the move.
- **Return trains end in the evening.** If you plan to leave the route here, check the schedule of the last trains in advance — this is not a place where you can decide on the spot.
- **Name in the navigator.** Look for 'Nikitino', and if it is not found — try 'platform 69 km'. Both formulations refer to the same point.
Map
- Platform 'to Petersburg' — with canopy
- Platform 'to Sosnovo' — without canopy
- Stop (centre) — OSM node, esr 037518
- Settlement Platform 69th km — 288 people
Platform coordinates are from OpenStreetMap. Maps — © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Yes, bicycle transport is allowed on this direction: 48 ₽ in Leningrad Region, free with a pass if you have the receipt.
Yes, it is the same platform. Since 24 October 2024 the official name is Nikitino, the former one — '69 kilometre'.
The platform is the finish of the route, that is, people come to it, not leave from it. The reverse direction is deeper into the isthmus, towards the lakes and Orekhovo.
There are none at the platform. The nearest shops are in Orekhovo, Pyatirechye and Zaporozhskoye, so water and food are taken before setting out on the route.
Related
- Route 'From Orekhovo to Ladoga' — 90 km across the Karelian Isthmus: route, transport, shots
- Vyaryamyanselka Ridge — nature reserve, eco-trails, four official entrances
- Orekhovsky Nature Reserve — 9048 ha around the route, start at Orekhovo station
- Dalekaya Bay — Banny mole, lighthouse and campsite on the western shore of Ladoga
- Trip photos — 16 shots and 4 videos from the route
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave from here with a bicycle?
Yes, bicycle transport is allowed on this direction: 48 ₽ in Leningrad Region, free with a pass if you have the receipt.
Is this the same stop as '69 kilometre'?
Yes, it is the same platform. Since 24 October 2024 the official name is Nikitino, the former one — '69 kilometre'.
How long does it take to walk from the platform to Ladoga?
The platform is the finish of the route, that is, people come to it, not leave from it. The reverse direction is deeper into the isthmus, towards the lakes and Orekhovo.
Is there anywhere to buy water?
There are none at the platform. The nearest shops are in Orekhovo, Pyatirechye and Zaporozhskoye, so water and food are taken before setting out on the route.
Route map
- — with canopy
- — without canopy
- — OSM node, esr 037518
- — 288 people
Points are from OpenStreetMap. Maps — © OpenStreetMap contributors.