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Trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

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Railroad route Moscow - Saint-Petersburg overview

Trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg depart 18 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 00:09, the last - 23:44. Travel time between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg takes from 03h 30min to 16h 18min. Train tickets from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg cost from 34 EUR to 1073 EUR, depending on a train category, ticket category, date of travel and additional services.

On this page we have collected all the important, useful and relevant information about the railway and trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg: train schedules, train types, travel time, ticket classes and prices, main trains on a route, recommended trains, answers to frequently asked questions and traveler reviews.

  • The relevance of the information on this page is February 2020.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure station:

Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал))
Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал))
Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал))

Arrival station:

Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал))
Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал))
Saint-Petersburg Vitebskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Витебский Вокзал))

Complete schedule of trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Train category Price from
00:09 09:50 09h 41min 296С Regular Train 41 EUR
00:09 09:50 09h 41min 216С Regular Train 57 EUR
00:20 08:59 08h 39min 020У Megapolis Luxury Train 67 EUR
00:33 09:05 08h 32min 059Г Volga Regular Train 53 EUR
00:41 09:13 08h 32min 016А Arktika Regular Train 59 EUR
00:41 09:13 08h 32min 016Ч Regular Train 64 EUR
01:09 09:44 08h 35min 288А Regular Train 38 EUR
01:09 12:30 11h 21min 282А Regular Train 57 EUR
01:15 10:04 08h 49min 030А Regular Train 37 EUR
01:16 15:05 13h 49min 223С Regular Train 52 EUR
01:25 11:11 09h 46min 128А Regular Train 36 EUR
01:53 10:35 08h 42min 162А Regular Train 50 EUR
01:53 12:05 10h 12min 264А Regular Train 62 EUR
02:05 14:09 12h 04min 284В Regular Train 55 EUR
02:05 12:07 10h 02min 266В Regular Train 64 EUR
02:20 12:07 09h 47min 280А Regular Train 50 EUR
02:42 11:40 08h 58min 049Ч Regular Train 48 EUR
03:00 10:25 07h 25min 082В Regular Train 48 EUR
03:36 12:25 08h 49min 089Ж Regular Train 60 EUR
03:44 13:00 09h 16min 298Ч Regular Train 38 EUR
04:15 12:30 08h 15min 276Ч Regular Train 59 EUR
05:45 09:15 03h 30min 752А Sapsan High-Speed Train 67 EUR
06:50 10:45 03h 55min 754А Sapsan High-Speed Train 64 EUR
07:00 11:04 04h 04min 756А Sapsan High-Speed Train 68 EUR
07:50 14:42 06h 52min 724Ч Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
07:52 16:05 08h 13min 200А Regular Train 36 EUR
09:20 13:20 04h 00min 757Н Sapsan High-Speed Train 64 EUR
09:40 13:30 03h 50min 760А Sapsan High-Speed Train 85 EUR
10:53 18:25 07h 32min 076А Regular Train 58 EUR
11:30 15:16 03h 46min 762А Sapsan High-Speed Train 63 EUR
11:40 15:26 03h 46min 764А Sapsan High-Speed Train 63 EUR
12:10 21:05 08h 55min 203Ж Regular Train 60 EUR
12:12 21:05 08h 53min 258А Regular Train 37 EUR
12:32 21:07 08h 35min 818Ч Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
12:45 21:50 09h 05min 244С Regular Train 53 EUR
12:45 21:50 09h 05min 247С Regular Train 56 EUR
13:06 21:50 08h 44min 268А Regular Train 54 EUR
13:30 17:25 03h 55min 766А Sapsan High-Speed Train 70 EUR
13:40 17:45 04h 05min 748А Nevsky Express High-Speed Train 70 EUR
13:57 04:20 14h 23min 173Ж Regular Train 63 EUR
14:00 23:00 09h 00min 224А Regular Train 51 EUR
15:15 23:00 07h 45min 812Ч Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
15:17 23:00 07h 43min 802В Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
15:20 04:13 12h 53min 195Й Regular Train 79 EUR
15:21 22:20 06h 59min 726Ч Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
15:30 19:16 03h 46min 768А Sapsan High-Speed Train 59 EUR
15:40 19:28 03h 48min 770А Sapsan High-Speed Train 62 EUR
16:00 00:29 08h 29min 160В Regular Train 34 EUR
16:20 01:20 09h 00min 242А Regular Train 63 EUR
16:20 01:20 09h 00min 262А Regular Train 41 EUR
16:53 00:21 07h 28min 826Ч Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
16:53 00:45 07h 52min 814Я Lastochka High-Speed Train 38 EUR
16:55 02:01 09h 06min 206У Regular Train 125 EUR
17:30 21:16 03h 46min 772А Sapsan High-Speed Train 64 EUR
17:40 21:35 03h 55min 774А Sapsan High-Speed Train 62 EUR
18:45 04:35 09h 50min 210А Regular Train 59 EUR
18:45 04:35 09h 50min 290А Regular Train 53 EUR
18:57 04:20 09h 23min 173Й Regular Train 53 EUR
18:59 04:20 09h 21min 480С Regular Train 52 EUR
19:30 23:25 03h 55min 776А Sapsan High-Speed Train 68 EUR
19:40 23:44 04h 04min 778А Sapsan High-Speed Train 63 EUR
21:00 00:35 03h 35min 780А Sapsan High-Speed Train 67 EUR
21:21 05:01 07h 40min 121С Regular Train 48 EUR
21:21 05:01 07h 40min 135С Regular Train 83 EUR
21:24 05:19 07h 55min 056А Regular Train 45 EUR
21:33 07:19 09h 46min 120В Regular Train 48 EUR
21:42 14:00 16h 18min 217В Regular Train 45 EUR
21:50 06:06 08h 16min 026А Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train 58 EUR
21:57 10:35 12h 38min 240Ч Regular Train 62 EUR
21:57 05:32 07h 35min 107Й Samara Regular Train 81 EUR
22:07 07:24 09h 17min 222А Regular Train 53 EUR
22:07 10:35 12h 28min 208У Regular Train 54 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 170В Regular Train 46 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 220А Regular Train 36 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 172В Double-Decker Train 57 EUR
22:15 05:39 07h 24min 034А Baltic Express Regular Train 51 EUR
22:21 06:16 07h 55min 132Г Regular Train 48 EUR
22:21 06:16 07h 55min 146У Regular Train 37 EUR
22:28 08:59 10h 31min 020В Megapolis Luxury Train 67 EUR
22:35 06:40 08h 05min 028А Regular Train 50 EUR
22:50 06:47 07h 57min 006А St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train 51 EUR
23:09 08:00 08h 51min 185Ж Regular Train 63 EUR
23:10 05:49 06h 39min 032А Lev Tolstoy Luxury Train 103 EUR
23:30 08:30 09h 00min 004А Express Luxury Train 71 EUR
23:40 08:36 08h 56min 054Ч Grand-Express Luxury Train 93 EUR
23:55 07:55 08h 00min 002А Red Arrow Luxury Train 62 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Yes there are direct trains departing from Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)) and arriving to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Vitebskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Витебский Вокзал)). Trains depart 18 times a day.

Trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg depart from Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)) and arrive to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Vitebskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Витебский Вокзал)).

The fastest train is 752А Sapsan, departing at 05:45 from Leningradskiy Railway station and arriving to Moskovskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 752А Sapsan - 03h 30min. Tickets cost from 67 EUR.

The cheapest train is 160В , departing at 16:00 from Leningradskiy Railway station, traveling for 08h 29min and arriving to Ladozhskiy Railway station at 00:29. Tickets for this train cost from 34 EUR.

Travel time between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg takes from 03h 30min to 16h 18min, depending on a train and date.

 

Trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg depart from Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)). The first train a day departs at 00:09.

Trains from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg arrive to Saint-Petersburg Moskovskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Московский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Ladozhskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Ладожский Вокзал)), Saint-Petersburg Vitebskiy Railway station (Санкт-Петербург (Витебский Вокзал)).

Train tickets from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg usually cost from 34 EUR to 1073 EUR per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Moscow to Saint-Petersburg train tickets are regulated by a dynamic pricing system. The main principle can be formulated as follows: the higher the demand and the fewer the seats, the higher the ticket price. We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, in this case you are able to catch the best fares, starting from 34 EUR per passenger, which is not available a few days before the departure.

Yes, you can buy tickets online on our website.

Yes, trains in Russia are safe and convenient. You can travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg by train without any problems.

In rare cases, there really are changes in the schedule: changing the departure time, canceling trains, launching additional trains, but in most of cases this schedule is accurate. In all situations, we urge you to build your plans based on a real schedule for a specific date, and not on an approximate generalized schedule

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and most comfortable trains for you (at the end of this page). You can use our recommendation. However, please keep in mind that tickets for recommended trains are usually bought first, so they can simply be sold out at the desired date.
Use our ticket search system, indicating the date and number of passengers of interest. After downloading the results - use the filters by departure time, arrival time, travel time, ticket price and ticket classes - so you will find the best trains that best meet your requirements. If there are no trains left after applying the filters, clean the filters and try again.

Train categories on a route between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

High-Speed Trains

High-speed trains with speeds up to 250 km/h, first launched in Russia in 2009, immediately became a popular alternative to air travel for both Russian citizens and foreign tourists.

High-Speed Trains Sapsan, Nevsky Express, Lastochka between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg depart 7 times a day, passing the entire route for 03h 30min - 09h 01min.

High-Speed Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 754А, 756А, 766А, 770А, 774А, 776А, 778А, 780А, 752А, 760А, 768А, 772А, 762А, 764А, 757Н, 748А, 724Ч, 812Ч, 826Ч, 814Я, 802В, 726Ч, 818Ч, 836Ч.

Interesting fact: Unfortunately, despite the popularity of high-speed trains and a consistently high load (occupancy rate exceeds 87%), High-Speed Trains are still not widespread in Russia, essentially connecting only a few of the most important cities. The reason for this is the huge distances between the cities of Russia, which leads to significant costs required for the construction of new modern railways that would be suitable for high-speed trains.
Important: Try to buy High-Speed Train tickets as early as possible. A few days before departure on High-Speed Trains, usually there are no available seats, and the price of the remaining tickets rises 2-3 times from the original.

High-Speed Trains on the route from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:

  • Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
  • Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
  • Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR
  • Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 66 EUR
  • Sitting (Basic) - from 70 EUR
  • Sitting (Family class) - from 72 EUR
  • Sitting (Bistro car) - from 86 EUR
  • Sitting (First class) - from 206 EUR
  • Sitting (Compartment-Suite) - from 352 EUR
  • Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 876 EUR

Schedule of High-Speed Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Price from
05:45 09:15 03h 30min 752А Sapsan 67 EUR
06:50 10:45 03h 55min 754А Sapsan 64 EUR
07:00 11:04 04h 04min 756А Sapsan 68 EUR
07:50 14:42 06h 52min 724Ч Lastochka 38 EUR
09:20 13:20 04h 00min 757Н Sapsan 64 EUR
09:40 13:30 03h 50min 760А Sapsan 85 EUR
11:30 15:16 03h 46min 762А Sapsan 63 EUR
11:40 15:26 03h 46min 764А Sapsan 63 EUR
12:32 21:07 08h 35min 818Ч Lastochka 38 EUR
13:30 17:25 03h 55min 766А Sapsan 70 EUR
13:40 17:45 04h 05min 748А Nevsky Express 70 EUR
15:15 23:00 07h 45min 812Ч Lastochka 38 EUR
15:17 23:00 07h 43min 802В Lastochka 38 EUR
15:21 22:20 06h 59min 726Ч Lastochka 38 EUR
15:30 19:16 03h 46min 768А Sapsan 59 EUR
15:40 19:28 03h 48min 770А Sapsan 62 EUR
16:53 00:21 07h 28min 826Ч Lastochka 38 EUR
16:53 00:45 07h 52min 814Я Lastochka 38 EUR
17:30 21:16 03h 46min 772А Sapsan 64 EUR
17:40 21:35 03h 55min 774А Sapsan 62 EUR
19:30 23:25 03h 55min 776А Sapsan 68 EUR
19:40 23:44 04h 04min 778А Sapsan 63 EUR
21:00 00:35 03h 35min 780А Sapsan 67 EUR

Luxury Trains

Luxury Trains are one of the most luxurious and famous trains in Russia, offering the highest level of service quality, comfort and style with higher prices as well. Each train has a specific interior design based on the operator.

Luxury Trains Megapolis, Express, Grand-Express, Red Arrow, Lev Tolstoy between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg depart 4 times a day, passing the entire route for 06h 32min - 10h 31min.

Luxury Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 020У, 020В, 004А, 054Ч, 002А, 032А.

Interesting fact: Luxury Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg boast not only the most convenient timetable, but also a wide range of services and best-trained staff. For passengers who appreciate real comfort and privacy, these trains offer spacious VIP coupes with individual bathrooms, wide berths and included additional services. These luxury compartments are sold entirely for single or double occupancy.
Important: Please note, that Luxury Trains in Russia are very kitschy trains, so the "comfort" you get in this case is something a Russian officials would like, rather than how this term is usually understood in western society. Expect heavy curtains, lots of polished plastic, dozens of tabloids, and rather simple dishes at exorbitant prices. But anyway, these legendary trains definitely worth a ride at least once in a lifetime, just for the unique experience.

Luxury Trains on the route from Moscow and Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:

  • 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 62 EUR
  • 1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 91 EUR
  • De Luxe sleeping - from 261 EUR

Schedule of Luxury Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Price from
00:20 08:59 08h 39min 020У Megapolis 67 EUR
22:28 08:59 10h 31min 020В Megapolis 67 EUR
23:10 05:49 06h 39min 032А Lev Tolstoy 103 EUR
23:30 08:30 09h 00min 004А Express 71 EUR
23:40 08:36 08h 56min 054Ч Grand-Express 93 EUR
23:55 07:55 08h 00min 002А Red Arrow 62 EUR

Double-Decker Trains

Double-Decker trains were first launched in Russia in 2014 and currently travel on only a few routes. Double-decker train carriages are slightly higher than usual and thanks to two floors can accommodate 64 passengers each (versus 32 passengers in a standard 2 cl. sleeping compartment carriage).

Double-Decker Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg depart 2 times a day, passing the entire route for 07h 42min - 12h 13min.

Interesting fact: Traveling Double-Decker Train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg you can enjoy a high comfort in modern train at affordable price. There are 8 compartments per each deck of the train. Each cabin has 4 sleeping berths (2 upper and 2 lower ones), a table, a mirror, storage for small items placed above each berth, two 220V sockets, individual lamps and stairs for getting on the upper berths. Storage below the lower berth has enough space for 2 big suitcases.
Important: Tall passengers (higher than 180 cm) may not be comfortable traveling in a double-decker train due to the smaller compartment, berths and lower ceilings (2.1 m versus 2.5 m in a standard carriage)

Schedule of Double-Decker Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Price from
21:50 06:06 08h 16min 026А Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker) 58 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 172В 57 EUR
22:50 06:47 07h 57min 006А St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker) 51 EUR

Regular Trains

Regular Train is historically the first class of trains, nowadays is the most common type of train in Russia that can take you to almost everywhere, slow and reliable. Such trains run at a speed of about 60-80 km/h and make stops at all (or most) stations on their route. Stops can be either for 1-5 minutes, or for 20-30 and even for an hour and a half. Check the train route and duration of stops using the ROUTE button next to each train.

Regular Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg depart 5 times a day, covering the whole route from 07h 17min to 18h 04min.

Regular Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg have the following numbers: 107Й, 034А, 059Г, 016А, 030А, 170В, 082В, 089Ж, 135С, 120В, 146У, 028А, 288А, 220А, 128А, 280А, 049Ч, 121С, 132Г, 216С, 160В, 206У, 056А, 290А, 247С, 242А, 076А, 217В, 162А, 244С, 258А, 208У, 298Ч, 203Ж, 282А, 016Ч, 224А, 266В, 173Й, 210А, 264А, 296С, 240Ч, 276Ч, 195Й, 284В, 268А, 200А, 173Ж, 223С, 262А, 185Ж, 222А, 480С

Interesting fact: at long stops, passengers of Regular Trains often go to the platform and buy traditional pies or local crafts from Babushkas on the platform.
Important: at stops, do not go far from the train! You may not notice the train departing and your personal belongings will go on a trip without you, and you can stay at this station for several hours or even days. Your ticket will not be valid for traveling on the next train and you will have to buy a new ticket at the box office of this station. The staff does not speak any language other than Russian.

Tickets for the Regular Train are usually cheaper (compared to other classes of trains or plane tickets). Regular Train on the route from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg have the following ticket classes:

  • 3-сl. open sleeping - from 34 EUR
  • Sitting (Basic) - from 36 EUR
  • 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 41 EUR
  • 4-сl. open sitting - from 41 EUR
  • 1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 72 EUR
  • 2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 72 EUR

Schedule of Regular Trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Price from
00:09 09:50 09h 41min 296С 41 EUR
00:09 09:50 09h 41min 216С 57 EUR
00:33 09:05 08h 32min 059Г Volga 53 EUR
00:41 09:13 08h 32min 016А Arktika 59 EUR
00:41 09:13 08h 32min 016Ч 64 EUR
01:09 09:44 08h 35min 288А 38 EUR
01:09 12:30 11h 21min 282А 53 EUR
01:15 10:04 08h 49min 030А 37 EUR
01:16 15:05 13h 49min 223С 52 EUR
01:25 11:11 09h 46min 128А 36 EUR
01:53 12:05 10h 12min 264А 62 EUR
01:53 10:35 08h 42min 162А 50 EUR
02:05 12:07 10h 02min 266В 64 EUR
02:05 14:09 12h 04min 284В 55 EUR
02:20 12:07 09h 47min 280А 50 EUR
02:42 11:40 08h 58min 049Ч 48 EUR
03:00 10:25 07h 25min 082В 48 EUR
03:36 12:25 08h 49min 089Ж 60 EUR
03:44 13:00 09h 16min 298Ч 38 EUR
04:15 12:30 08h 15min 276Ч 59 EUR
07:52 16:05 08h 13min 200А 36 EUR
10:53 18:25 07h 32min 076А 58 EUR
12:10 21:05 08h 55min 203Ж 60 EUR
12:12 21:05 08h 53min 258А 63 EUR
12:45 21:50 09h 05min 244С 53 EUR
12:45 21:50 09h 05min 247С 56 EUR
13:06 21:50 08h 44min 268А 54 EUR
13:57 04:20 14h 23min 173Ж 63 EUR
14:00 23:00 09h 00min 224А 51 EUR
15:20 04:13 12h 53min 195Й 79 EUR
16:00 00:29 08h 29min 160В 34 EUR
16:20 01:20 09h 00min 242А 63 EUR
16:20 01:20 09h 00min 262А 41 EUR
16:55 02:01 09h 06min 206У 125 EUR
18:45 04:35 09h 50min 290А 53 EUR
18:45 04:35 09h 50min 210А 59 EUR
18:57 04:20 09h 23min 173Й 53 EUR
18:59 04:20 09h 21min 480С 52 EUR
21:21 05:01 07h 40min 121С 48 EUR
21:21 05:01 07h 40min 135С 83 EUR
21:24 05:19 07h 55min 056А 45 EUR
21:33 07:19 09h 46min 120В 48 EUR
21:42 14:00 16h 18min 217В 45 EUR
21:57 10:35 12h 38min 240Ч 62 EUR
21:57 05:32 07h 35min 107Й Samara 81 EUR
22:07 10:35 12h 28min 208У 54 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 220А 36 EUR
22:07 06:30 08h 23min 170В 46 EUR
22:07 07:24 09h 17min 222А 53 EUR
22:15 05:39 07h 24min 034А Baltic Express 51 EUR
22:21 06:16 07h 55min 132Г 48 EUR
22:21 06:16 07h 55min 146У 37 EUR
22:35 06:40 08h 05min 028А 50 EUR
23:09 08:00 08h 51min 185Ж 63 EUR

Classes of tickets on trains between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

1-сl. sleeping compt.

Air-conditioned compartment with two comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the type of the carriage, meal-set, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.

2-сl. sleeping compt.

2-class is one of the most popular type of the compartment due to the best correlation of price and comfort. The air-conditioned compartment are equipped with four comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the carriage, meal, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.

2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort)

2-class is one of the most popular type of the compartment due to the best correlation of price and comfort. The air-conditioned compartment are equipped with four comfortable beds and personal sockets. Bed linen is included. Depending on the carriage, meal, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.

3-сl. open sleeping

3-Class Open Sleeping also known as "Platzkart" or "Hostel Sleeping", the open type carriage with couchettes, is one of the cheapest options to travel by rail. The Plazlkart is rather comfortable and gives an opportunity to travel in a big company, mix with locals and chat with neighbours all the time.

4-сl. open sitting

Carriage with open seating area, used for relatively short journeys. This may include plaid, newspaper, meal, travel kit and air conditioning.

De Luxe sleeping

Journey in a deluxe compartment lets you to relax and enjoy the views. Air-conditioned compartment with two comfortable beds is equipped with the private bathroom. Meal, travel kit, press, bed linen are included in the price. The cabin is designed for two people, however it is possible to purchase both seats in your compartment and travel alone.

Sitting (Basic)

Carriage with open seating area, used for relatively short journeys. This may include plaid, newspaper, meal, travel kit and air conditioning.

Sitting (Bistro car)

Table seats with comfortable adjustable textile chairs, arranged two by two, with individual reading lights, four TVs and two power sockets per coach. Ticket price includes around 2000 Russian Rubles (about 35$) to make purchases of hot meals, snacks and drinks offered onboard the train.

Sitting (Business class)

The cost of business class ticket is slightly different from the price of an economy class, but the list of services included in the ticket may surprise even the experienced traveler. The layout sof eats in business class is two by two. Each of the leather seats is adjustable and have reclining backs, folding tables, footrest and armrest as well as an individual reading light. WiFi is available free of charge throughout the trip. Newspapers, travel-kit, cold and hot drinks, as well as hot meal is included.

Sitting (Conference compt.)

The conference cabin is suitable for traveling in a group upto four people and it's compulsory to buy tickets for the entire cabin. There is a separate entrance to the cabin. The conference room provides 4 wide leather seats arranged around a table, with armrests and footrests, individual reading lights, mini bar, free Wi-Fi, travel-kit with pillow and blanket. The cabin is equipped with the multifunctional TV display, power sockets and a mini-sofa. 
One hot meal with non-alcoholic drinks is included in the ticket price, plus such tickets provide free access to the Business Lounges on the train stations. 

Sitting (Economy class)

Comfortable adjustable textile seats arranged two by two, with armrests and footrests (except table seats), individual reading lights, foldable tables, built-in audio modules 
four TVs and two power sockets per coach. Meals are not included but snacks and drinks can be purchased at extra charge.

Sitting (Economy+ class)

Comfortable adjustable textile seats arranged two by two, with armrests and footrests (except table seats), individual reading lights, foldable tables, built-in audio modules 
four TVs and two power sockets per coach. Cold snack in included in the ticket price.

Sitting (First class)

First class offers wide leather seats, reclining almost horizontally, in 2+1 layout, with lot of room for each traveler, individual outlets, footrests and plenty of legroom. These can be faced in the direction the train is heading. The seats are equipped with individual reading lights, personal TV-sets & built-in audio modules, foldable tables. Free Wi-Fi, travel-kit with a pillow and blanket, individual power sockets, one hot meal are offered onboard.

Sitting (Standard)

Comfortable adjustable textile seats arranged two by two, with armrests and footrests (except table seats), individual reading lights, foldable tables, built-in audio modules 
four TVs and two power sockets per coach. Meals are not included but snacks and drinks can be purchased at extra charge.

Popular trains on a route Moscow - Saint-Petersburg

754А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 06:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 10:45
Travel Time - 03h 55min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 77 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 94 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 120 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 227 EUR

756А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 07:00 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 11:04
Travel Time - 04h 04min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 82 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 98 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 127 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 242 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 968 EUR

766А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 13:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 17:25
Travel Time - 03h 55min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 70 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 84 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 99 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 142 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 244 EUR

770А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 19:28
Travel Time - 03h 48min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Standard) - from 66 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 69 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 92 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 116 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 224 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 968 EUR

774А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 17:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 21:35
Travel Time - 03h 55min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 69 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 92 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 116 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 222 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 968 EUR

776А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 19:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:25
Travel Time - 03h 55min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Standard) - from 69 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 127 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 240 EUR

778А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 19:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:44
Travel Time - 04h 04min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 63 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 72 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 90 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 112 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 215 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 1073 EUR

780А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 21:00 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 00:35
Travel Time - 03h 35min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 67 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 86 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 105 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 226 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 876 EUR

752А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 05:45 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 09:15
Travel Time - 03h 30min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 67 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 86 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 105 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 206 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 876 EUR

760А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 09:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 13:30
Travel Time - 03h 50min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 85 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 92 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 113 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 169 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 285 EUR

768А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 19:16
Travel Time - 03h 46min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 59 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 71 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 94 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 120 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 227 EUR

772А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 17:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 21:16
Travel Time - 03h 46min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 71 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 104 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 120 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 230 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 968 EUR

762А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 11:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 15:16
Travel Time - 03h 46min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 63 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 67 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 86 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 105 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 226 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 876 EUR

764А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 11:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 15:26
Travel Time - 03h 46min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 63 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 67 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 68 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 86 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 105 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 226 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 876 EUR

757Н, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 09:20 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 13:20
Travel Time - 04h 00min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 66 EUR
Sitting (Standard) - from 69 EUR
Sitting (Family class) - from 72 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 94 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 119 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 230 EUR
Sitting (Compartment-Suite) - from 352 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 908 EUR

748А, Nevsky Express High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 13:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 17:45
Travel Time - 04h 05min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 70 EUR

724Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 07:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 14:42
Travel Time - 06h 52min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

812Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:15 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:00
Travel Time - 07h 45min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

826Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 16:53 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 00:21
Travel Time - 07h 28min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

814Я, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 16:53 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 00:45
Travel Time - 07h 52min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

802В, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:17 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:00
Travel Time - 07h 43min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

802В, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:17 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:00
Travel Time - 07h 43min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

726Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 15:21 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 22:20
Travel Time - 06h 59min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

818Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at 12:32 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 21:07
Travel Time - 08h 35min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

836Ч, LASTOCHKA High-Speed Train

Departing from Moscow at - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at
Travel Time -

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

020У, Megapolis Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 00:20 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 08:59
Travel Time - 08h 39min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 67 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 98 EUR

020В, Megapolis Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 22:28 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 08:59
Travel Time - 10h 31min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 67 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 98 EUR

004А, Express Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 23:30 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 08:30
Travel Time - 09h 00min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 71 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 91 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 261 EUR

054Ч, Grand-Express Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 23:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 08:36
Travel Time - 08h 56min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 93 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 149 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 611 EUR

002А, Red Arrow Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 23:55 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 07:55
Travel Time - 08h 00min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 62 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 268 EUR

032А, Lev Tolstoy Luxury Train

Departing from Moscow at 23:10 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 05:49
Travel Time - 06h 39min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 103 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 160 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 452 EUR

107Й, Samara Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 21:57 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 05:32
Travel Time - 07h 35min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 81 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 120 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 139 EUR

034А, Baltic Express Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 22:15 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 05:39
Travel Time - 07h 24min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 51 EUR
3-сl. open sleeping - from 74 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 85 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 157 EUR

059Г, Volga Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 00:33 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 09:05
Travel Time - 08h 32min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 53 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 55 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 72 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 173 EUR

016А, Arktika Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 00:41 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 09:13
Travel Time - 08h 32min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 59 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 92 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 145 EUR

026А, Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Moscow at 21:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 06:06
Travel Time - 08h 16min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 58 EUR

172В, Moscow - St. Petersburg (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Moscow at 22:07 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 06:30
Travel Time - 08h 23min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 117 EUR

006А, St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Moscow at 22:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 06:47
Travel Time - 07h 57min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 51 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 113 EUR

Recommended trains

Recommended High-Speed Trains

Recommended cheapest High-Speed train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

724Ч, Lastochka  High-Speed Train
Departing from Moscow at 07:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 14:42
Travel Time - 06h 52min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

 

Recommended most comfortable High-Speed train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

778А, Sapsan  High-Speed Train
Departing from Moscow at 19:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 23:44
Travel Time - 04h 04min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 63 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 72 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 90 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 112 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 215 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 1073 EUR

 

Recommended fastest High-Speed train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

836Ч, LASTOCHKA  High-Speed Train
Departing from Moscow at - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at
Travel Time -

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 38 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 43 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 50 EUR

 

Recommended Luxury Trains

Recommended cheapest Luxury train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

002А, Red Arrow  Luxury Train
Departing from Moscow at 23:55 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 07:55
Travel Time - 08h 00min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 62 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 268 EUR

 

Recommended most comfortable Luxury train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

054Ч, Grand-Express  Luxury Train
Departing from Moscow at 23:40 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 08:36
Travel Time - 08h 56min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 93 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 149 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 611 EUR

 

Recommended fastest Luxury train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

032А, Lev Tolstoy  Luxury Train
Departing from Moscow at 23:10 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 05:49
Travel Time - 06h 39min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 103 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 160 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 452 EUR

 

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest Regular train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

160В,   Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 16:00 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 00:29
Travel Time - 08h 29min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 34 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 41 EUR

 

Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

059Г, Volga  Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 00:33 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 09:05
Travel Time - 08h 32min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 53 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 55 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 72 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 173 EUR

 

Recommended fastest Regular train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

034А, Baltic Express  Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 22:15 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 05:39
Travel Time - 07h 24min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 51 EUR
3-сl. open sleeping - from 74 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 85 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 157 EUR

 

Recommended Double-Decker Trains

Recommended cheapest, fastest Double-Decker train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

006А, St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker)  Double-Decker Train
Departing from Moscow at 22:50 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 06:47
Travel Time - 07h 57min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 51 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 113 EUR

 

Recommended most comfortable Double-Decker train between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg:

172В, Moscow - St. Petersburg (Double-Decker)  Double-Decker Train
Departing from Moscow at 22:07 - arriving at Saint-Petersburg at 06:30
Travel Time - 08h 23min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 117 EUR

 

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