Transport in Russia

Transport links to Russia are now very good, making travel there straightforward. Internationally important airports are located from the capital, Moscow, all the way to Novosibirsk, with four airports alone in Moscow. There are also several smaller airports spread across the country, which are mainly important for domestic travel. For tourists, air travel is the most important means of transport in Russia.

There are also very good rail connections within Russia, including the route of the famous Trans-Siberian Railway. Russia has several major highways, of which European route E30 is the most important.

Outside the major cities, expressways and motorways are not as well developed, and they are often not separated by guardrails. Major long-distance roads are expensive infrastructure projects that are difficult to maintain across Russia’s vast expanses.

Because of its geographical location, waterways also play a very important role in Russia. The Black Sea, the Baltic Sea, the White Sea and numerous inland lakes are connected by waterways, offering excellent opportunities for cruises as well. Russia has relatively few ice-free coasts suitable for beach holidays, so the country’s lakes take on this role.

Buses operate in the country’s major cities, along with trams or metros in some. The European part of Russia is particularly well connected in terms of transport. In Siberia, by contrast, the transport network is much less extensive.

Here you will regularly find the latest news about transport in Russia.