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Trains from Moscow to Saransk

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Railroad route Moscow - Saransk overview

Trains from Moscow to Saransk depart 2 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 15:16, the last - 07:44. Travel time between Moscow and Saransk takes from 09h 35min to 10h 12min. Train tickets from Moscow to Saransk cost from 46 USD to 253 USD, 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 Saransk: 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 April 2021.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure station:

Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал))

Arrival station:

Saransk (Саранск)

Complete schedule of trains from Moscow to Saransk

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Train category Price from
15:16 00:51 09h 35min 120М Regular Train 33 USD
21:32 07:44 10h 12min 042Й Mordovia Regular Train 46 USD

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Moscow and Saransk

Yes there are direct trains departing from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)) and arriving to Saransk (Саранск). Trains depart 2 times a day.

Trains from Moscow to Saransk depart from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)) and arrive to Saransk (Саранск).

The fastest train is 120М , departing at 15:16 from Kazanskiy Railway station and arriving to Saransk. Travel time of the fastest train 120М - 09h 35min. Tickets cost from 33 USD.

The cheapest train is 042Й Mordovia, departing at 21:32 from Kazanskiy Railway station, traveling for 10h 12min and arriving to Saransk at 07:44. Tickets for this train cost from 46 USD.

Travel time between Moscow and Saransk takes from 09h 35min to 10h 12min, depending on a train and date.

 

Trains from Moscow to Saransk depart from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)). The first train a day departs at 15:16.

Trains from Moscow to Saransk arrive to Saransk (Саранск).

Train tickets from Moscow to Saransk usually cost from 46 USD to 253 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Moscow to Saransk 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 46 USD 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 Saransk 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 Saransk

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 Saransk depart 2 times a day, covering the whole route from 08h 19min to 10h 23min.

Regular Trains between Moscow and Saransk have the following numbers: 120М, 042Й

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 Saransk have the following ticket classes:

  • Sitting (Basic) - from 33 USD
  • 3-сl. open sleeping - from 45 USD
  • 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 59 USD
  • 2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 61 USD
  • 1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 84 USD
  • 1-сl. sleeping compt. (Business class) - from 131 USD
  • De Luxe sleeping - from 253 USD

Schedule of Regular Trains between Moscow and Saransk

Departure time Arrival time Travel time Train Price from
15:16 00:51 09h 35min 120М 33 USD
21:32 07:44 10h 12min 042Й Mordovia 46 USD

Classes of tickets on trains between Moscow and Saransk

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.

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.

Popular train on a route Moscow - Saransk

042Й, Mordovia Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 21:32 - arriving at Saransk at 07:44
Travel Time - 10h 12min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 46 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 61 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 67 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 114 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. (Business class) - from 131 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 253 USD

Recommended trains

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest, fastest Regular train between Moscow and Saransk:

120М,   Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 15:16 - arriving at Saransk at 00:51
Travel Time - 09h 35min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 33 USD
3-сl. open sleeping - from 45 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 59 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 84 USD

 

Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Moscow and Saransk:

042Й, Mordovia  Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 21:32 - arriving at Saransk at 07:44
Travel Time - 10h 12min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 46 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 61 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 67 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 114 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. (Business class) - from 131 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 253 USD

 

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