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The Russian capital offers a convenient and extensive transport system that will help you get around the city easily. Here you will find all the necessary information about the types of transport, their schedules, usage rules, and useful tips.
Metro
The fastest and most convenient way to get around Moscow.
Schedule
Opens: ~5:30–6:00 AM (depending on the station)
Closes: ~1:00 AM
Opens: ~5:30–6:00 AM (depending on the station)
Closes: ~1:00 AM
Pros:
Fast and reliable
Huge network (14 lines, 250+ stations)
Wi-Fi in all carriages
Fast and reliable
Huge network (14 lines, 250+ stations)
Wi-Fi in all carriages
Cons:
Overcrowding during rush hour (8:00–10:00 AM, 4:00–7:00 PM)
Overcrowding during rush hour (8:00–10:00 AM, 4:00–7:00 PM)
Usage Rules:
Payment:
Security: Baggage screening is in operation at the entrance (can take time during rush hour).
- Troika Card (electronic card) – the most cost-effective option (a ride costs ~42 rubles).
- Single-journey tickets (more expensive, ~67 rubles).
- Contactless payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank cards MIR).
Security: Baggage screening is in operation at the entrance (can take time during rush hour).
Surface Transport (Buses, Trolleybuses, Trams)
A good alternative to the metro, especially for short distances.
Schedule:
- Regular routes: ~5:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Night buses (Letter "N" + number): 1:00 AM–5:30 AM
Usage Rules:
- Payment: "Troika" card, bank card, or single ticket.
- On buses and trams, you can buy a ticket from the driver (more expensive).
- Validation: It is mandatory to tap your card on the validator upon entry.
Pros:
Covers areas not served by the metro. Convenient for short trips. Air conditioning in new buses
Covers areas not served by the metro. Convenient for short trips. Air conditioning in new buses
Cons:
Can get stuck in traffic jams
Unpredictable schedule at times
Can get stuck in traffic jams
Unpredictable schedule at times
Moscow Central Circle (MCC)
A ring line connecting outlying districts.
Schedule:
- 5:30 AM–1:00 AM (same as the metro)
Usage Rules:
- Same as the metro ("Troika" card, contactless payment).
- Free transfers to the metro and Moscow Central Diameters (within 90 minutes).
Pros:
Fast travel without traffic jams
Modern trains with Wi-Fi
Fast travel without traffic jams
Modern trains with Wi-Fi
Cons:
Not all transfer points are convenient
Not all transfer points are convenient
Moscow Central Diameters (MCD)
Commuter trains integrated into the city's transport system.
Schedule:
- 5:30 AM–1:00 AM (intervals ~5–15 minutes)
Usage Rules:
- Payment by "Troika" card or bank card.
- Within the city, the fare is the same as the metro.
Pros:
Quickly connects the center with the suburbs
Convenient transfers to the metro
Quickly connects the center with the suburbs
Convenient transfers to the metro
Cons:
Less frequent service than the metro
Less frequent service than the metro
Taxis and Carsharing
Convenient but more expensive than public transport.
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Taxi Services:
Yandex Taxi
Citimobil
Yandex Taxi
Citimobil
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Carsharing (car rental):
Delimobil
Yandex Drive
BelkaCar
Delimobil
Yandex Drive
BelkaCar
Pros:
Comfort and speed
Available 24/7
Comfort and speed
Available 24/7
Cons:
Expensive with frequent use
Traffic jams in the center
Expensive with frequent use
Traffic jams in the center
Bikes and Scooters
A summer option for short trips.
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Services:
Yandex Scooters
Urent (bikes and scooters)
Yandex Scooters
Urent (bikes and scooters)
Pros:
Fast and eco-friendly
Convenient for leisurely trips
Fast and eco-friendly
Convenient for leisurely trips
Cons:
Almost non-operational in winter
Be careful with parking (fines apply)
Almost non-operational in winter
Be careful with parking (fines apply)
Aeroexpress (Trains to Airports)
High-speed trains to Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo airports.
Schedule:
~5:00 AM–0:30 AM (intervals 30–60 minutes)
~5:00 AM–0:30 AM (intervals 30–60 minutes)
Rules:
Tickets online or at the ticket office (~500–1000 RUB).
Tickets online or at the ticket office (~500–1000 RUB).
Tips for Students:
Buy a "Troika" card – it will save you money.
Download apps ("Yandex.Metro" (Moscow — metro map), "Yandex.Transport" (Moscow Public Transport on the Map - Yandex Maps), "Moscow Metro" (Moscow Metro) .
Avoid rush hour if possible.
Learn the night bus routes – the metro does not operate at night.
