Kursky Railway Station in Moscow: train direction, access and transfers

• Kursky Railway Station is a separate Moscow terminal; other stations are in different locations.
• The station portal lists categories for ticket offices, luggage storage, toilets, halls, platforms, exits, navigation and transport.
• For a departure, the station name, train number, direction of travel and time shown on your ticket are essential.
• In Russia, German bank cards and payment apps cannot be used, nor can you withdraw cash with German cards or make transfers from Germany.

Kursky Railway Station is a transport terminal in Moscow. The city name alone is not enough to plan your journey there: your ticket identifies the actual departure station, as well as the train number, destination and time. Moscow’s railway stations are spread across different parts of the city. Kursky Railway Station is distinct from, for example, Kievsky Railway Station and Rizhsky Railway Station; travelling between them is a separate journey across the city.

The official station portal provides separate information on ticket offices, luggage storage, toilets, waiting halls, platforms, exits, navigation and transport. The portal indicates that some ticket offices and halls are accessible; details of the facilities in each area are provided separately.

Planning the journey from a hotel or accommodation in Russia to the station means taking the address, metro station and entrance into account together. Plan transfers and local transport to the terminal named on your ticket. After arriving, go from the platform through the halls and exits to your next mode of transport or to the full address of your accommodation.

With a suitcase or limited mobility, stairs, long corridors and finding the right exit all take extra time. A travel checklist with a schedule sets out transfers, luggage and onward travel in order. Maps and addresses saved offline let you check the station name and destination address even when mobile data is temporarily unavailable. The journey to the station is a distinct leg of a trip within Moscow.

When travelling to Rizhsky Railway Station or another terminal, you need the addresses of both stations and the specific route between them. Rail journeys and railway stations involve different departure points; if you are connecting to a long-distance bus, the relevant bus station is another destination to plan for. Arriving at an airport also requires a separate leg, with time allowed for traffic, luggage and getting to check-in.

An early departure and a late arrival call for different plans for getting to your accommodation. For an international trip, keep your passport and personal documents handy in your luggage; requirements for entry and travel documents depend on your nationality and destination.

German Visa and Mastercard cards, as well as payment apps commonly used in Germany, do not work in Russia. According to the German Federal Foreign Office, cash withdrawals from ATMs using German cards and transfers from Germany to Russia are also currently unavailable. Travellers should therefore not rely on these payment methods for station expenses or last-minute onward travel. For cards, cash and a second payment option, Russia travel is subject to the payment restrictions mentioned above, as well as rules on bringing cash into the country.

Your ticket, station, train number, direction of travel and departure time are the basis for planning your departure. After arriving, plan how to get from the exit to your next mode of transport and on to your full destination address. Information in Cyrillic and transliteration can help when showing details and with language and communication locally. Allowing enough time to get around with luggage is especially important when changing terminals.

If your travel plans change, follow the information provided by the transport operator and check the connection you have actually booked. A delayed train, a changed departure-board notice or a last-minute closure may affect your onward journey; include accessible addresses and an alternative way to continue your trip in your travel plan.

What facilities does the station portal list?

The portal lists, among other things, ticket offices, luggage storage, toilets, waiting halls, platforms, exits, navigation and transport. Accessibility information varies by area.

What assistance is available for people with limited mobility?

Russian Railways lists a 24-hour assistance and escort service. The phone number is 8 (800) 775-00-00, extension 1.

Can I use German cards or apps at the station?

German cards and payment apps, cash withdrawals using German cards and transfers from Germany are currently unavailable in Russia. The German Federal Foreign Office also lists current restrictions on bringing euro cash into the country.