Moscow Railway Stations: Train Directions, Transfers and Travel Planning

• Moscow lists ten major railway stations, including Vostochny Station.
• Belorussky, Kazansky, Leningradsky and Yaroslavsky are connected to the Komsomolskaya or Belorusskaya metro stations.
• Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo are served by Aeroexpress trains; the rail link to Vnukovo has been operated by ЦППК since August 1, 2024.
• Commuter trains run between Moscow and the surrounding region from early morning until late evening.
• Pay particular attention to cash and payment conditions.

The major railway stations have their own city entrances and metro connections. Belorussky is on Tverskaya Zastava Square and is connected to Belorusskaya (Lines 2 and 5). Kazansky, Leningradsky and Yaroslavsky are on Komsomolskaya Square and share the Komsomolskaya station (Lines 1 and 5). Kievsky is on Kievsky Vokzal Square, by Kievskaya (Lines 3, 4 and 5).

Kursky is on Zemlyanoy Val Street and has access to Kurskaya (Lines 3 and 5) and Chkalovskaya (Line 10). Kursky Railway Station and Rizhsky Railway Station are two of Moscow’s separate stations. Paveletsky is at Paveletskaya (Lines 2 and 5), Rizhsky at Rizhskaya (Lines 6 and 11), and Savelovsky at Savelovskaya (Lines 9 and 11). Vostochny Station is connected to Cherkizovskaya (Line 1) and the Lokomotiv station on the Moscow Central Circle.

The Kursky, Rizhsky and Savelovsky stations are served by different metro stations. The capital, Moscow, has transport hubs spread far apart, so allow time for a separate cross-city journey between stations.

Commuter, long-distance and high-speed trains run from Moscow to destinations across Russia and on international routes. Express trains connect Moscow with, among other cities, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod and Smolensk. For every long-distance journey, the departure station shown on the ticket must match your destination. For train travel, the departure station shown on your ticket is the one that matters.

Express trains to Domodedovo Airport depart from Paveletsky Station. The rail link to Vnukovo from Kievsky has been operated by ЦППК since August 1, 2024. Services to Sheremetyevo depart from Belorussky and Savelovsky stations. The stations serving Moscow’s airports are on different rail lines, so if you are changing airports, plan the terminal destination and train journey as separate legs.

When planning an airport transfer, allow time to reach the departure station and continue onward to the terminal as separate legs; details about Moscow’s airports can help you identify the right destination. Train tickets in Russia are paid for in rubles. A travel checklist can help organize transfer times and travel legs. The train’s direction and departure station shown on your ticket are what matter; the specific station to depart from for your train journey depends on that departure point.

Commuter trains between Moscow and Moscow Oblast generally run from early morning until late evening. Intervals on commuter services range from five to 30 minutes. Keep your personal documents and ticket with your travel belongings.

When transferring between stations, the time required depends on metro access, walking with luggage and traffic conditions. Transfers and local transport connect the stations with city districts; maps saved for offline use make it easier to find your way when mobile data is unavailable. For trips lasting several days, check schedules and transfers against the actual departure station.

Cards and payment apps commonly used in Germany, cash withdrawals with German cards, and transfers to Russia are currently unavailable; EU restrictions apply to euro cash brought into the country. Your passport and personal documents belong with your ticket in your travel baggage.

For travel between the station, metro and city district, transfers and local transport connect the different legs; an offline address map shows destinations and transfers even without mobile data. Take payment conditions into account before departure; cash and a second payment option should be part of your travel planning. The station and district determine how to reach sights and day-trip destinations. For overnight stays, accommodation in a convenient location makes it easier to reach your departure station; you can choose accommodation at your destination based on its location. For train travel, the train’s direction and departure station determine your starting point.

Which major railway stations are there in Moscow?

The city lists ten major railway stations: Belorussky, Kazansky, Kievsky, Kursky, Leningradsky, Paveletsky, Rizhsky, Savelovsky, Yaroslavsky and Vostochny.

Which stations do the airport express trains depart from?

Domodedovo is served by express trains from Paveletsky Station, and Vnukovo from Kievsky Station. Express trains to Sheremetyevo depart from Belorussky and Savelovsky.

How long is the maintenance break in commuter train services?

On weekdays, there is a break of one and a half to two hours for track and infrastructure maintenance.

How often do Moscow’s commuter trains run?

Commuter trains between Moscow and the surrounding region generally run from early morning until late evening at intervals of five to 30 minutes.