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Riga Railway Station: directions, access, and departures in Moscow

Riga Railway Station is located at Rizhskaya Square in northern Moscow. The Rizhskaya metro station, served by lines 6 and 11, is at the railway station. When travelling, check the exact station, the destination on your ticket, and the route between the metro, train, and accommodation.

Empfangsgebäude des Rigaer Bahnhofs in Moskau Rigaer Bahnhof in Moskau (2023). Foto: Mike1979 Russia, CC BY-SA 4.0; verkleinert. Photo: Mike1979 Russia (Mikhail Lyganov)

Riga Railway Station: key facts

  • Riga Railway Station is part of Moscow’s railway station network.
  • The address is 1 Rizhskaya Square.
  • Rizhskaya metro station is served by lines 6 and 11.
  • Moscow has several separate railway stations; similar names are no substitute for checking the departure point on your ticket.

Location and metro connection

The station is located at Rizhskaya Square. The metro station of the same name, Rizhskaya, is served by lines 6 and 11. For access, go by the station named on your ticket: Riga Railway Station should not be confused with other Moscow terminals. The Moscow railway stations are in different locations; you can plan your stay in Moscow around your accommodation and intended destination. To compare it with another station, the route to Savyolovsky Railway Station takes you to another part of the city.

Before setting off, check the station name, train number, and time shown in your booking. When choosing accommodation in Russia, consider the street address and metro access; these details affect your route to the station. The guides to train travel and railway stations and the travel checklist and schedule can help you plan your departure time and route to the station. For cross-border travel, include your passport and personal documents among your travel documents, and plan transfers and local transport according to the actual departure point.

Tickets, luggage, and transfers

Moscow’s railway stations are in different locations. When making a connection, include the departure station and the next destination station separately in your route. For train travel and railway stations, the exact transfer point matters; offline maps make it easier to navigate if mobile data is unavailable. If you need to change a ticket or take a taxi, having a bank card, cash, and a second payment option may be useful. For a holiday in Russia, consider the actual distance from your accommodation near Riga Railway Station to the metro.

Changing between Moscow terminals requires a separate leg of your journey. Moscow’s railway stations are spread throughout the city of Moscow. Savyolovsky Railway Station and Kursky Railway Station are examples of separate stations for trains departing from other locations in Moscow. Before continuing your journey, write out the station names exactly as shown in your booking so you don’t confuse your destination with your departure point.

For your itinerary, it is also useful to have information on train travel and railway stations, a personal schedule, the necessary documents, and local transport. Offline maps keep your destination address available even without an internet connection. If you are transferring to the airport, travelling to a Moscow airport is a separate leg that requires an appropriate time buffer.

Current travel conditions

German bank cards and apps cannot be used in Russia; cash withdrawals and bank transfers from Germany are also unavailable.

Frequently asked questions about Riga Railway Station

How many railway stations are there in Moscow?

Moscow has ten railway stations, including Riga Railway Station. The full station name distinguishes it from other departure points in the city.

Which metro station is at Riga Railway Station?

Rizhskaya metro station is served by lines 6 and 11. The railway station’s address is 1 Rizhskaya Square.