Lipetsk Oblast · Russia
Lipetsk travel guide
Lipetsk is a city in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, home to about 483,000 people.
- Best months
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- VOZ93 km · Voronezh International Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Lipetsk
Lipetsk, also romanized as Lipeck, is a city and the administrative center of Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, located on the banks of the Voronezh River in the Don basin, 438 kilometers (272 mi) southeast of Moscow.
Lipetsk is a big industrial center with agricultural background and provincial atmosphere, despite its half million population. The city was founded in the beginning of 18th century, but became a growing regional capital only in 1954, when Lipetsk Oblast was formed. That is why it lacks architectural heritage and cultural legacy. Traditionally, Lipetsk has been one of the most socialistic cities in Russia. For some 10-15 years after Soviet Union collapse the city authorities provided free public transport and telephone service for locals. This costed additional tax to the city business.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Lipetsk
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Lipetsk Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Mercure Lipetsk Center | 1.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Lipetsk
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Lipetsk are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 69 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Lipetsk: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Voronezh International Airport (VOZ), about 93 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Lipetsk has a domestic airport, which serves flights to Moscow (daily), Saint Petersburg (2 times a week), Sochi, Anapa, and Kostroma (weekly). Flights are quite expensive. Train is the most reliable way of getting to Lipetsk. 2 overnight trains go from Moscow Paveletsky Station on daily basis, other train connections are with Saint Petersburg and Sochi. One way 2nd class ticket from Moscow to Lipetsk costs about €30.
Getting around
Lipetsk has a Russian standard public transportation system with buses, trolleybuses and marshrutkas. Everything is a bit uncomfortable. The cost of ride is €0.25. Taxis are widespread and inexpensive, but non-English-speaking.
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VOZ · Voronezh International Airport
Questions
Lipetsk: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Lipetsk?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Lipetsk are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 69 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Lipetsk?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Voronezh International Airport (VOZ), about 93 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Lipetsk?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Lipetsk
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.