Trains from Moscow to Smolensk depart 6 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 01:44, the last - 23:31. Travel time between Moscow and Smolensk takes from 03h 46min to 06h 17min. Train tickets from Moscow to Smolensk cost from 28 USD to 495 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 Smolensk: 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.
Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал))
Smolensk (Смоленск)
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Train category | Price from |
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01:44 | 06:43 | 04h 59min | 133Я | Regular Train | 33 USD |
07:15 | 11:16 | 04h 01min | 715М LASTOCHKA | High-Speed Train | 38 USD |
09:56 | 14:06 | 04h 10min | 743Ч Dvuhetazhniy | Regular Train | 31 USD |
09:56 | 13:42 | 03h 46min | 013М Strizh | High-Speed Train | 40 USD |
11:57 | 15:53 | 03h 56min | 731М Lastochka | High-Speed Train | 28 USD |
14:15 | 19:12 | 04h 57min | 027Б | Regular Train | 72 USD |
15:57 | 19:54 | 03h 57min | 733М LASTOCHKA | High-Speed Train | 28 USD |
19:17 | 23:31 | 04h 14min | 735М LASTOCHKA | High-Speed Train | 28 USD |
19:53 | 00:38 | 04h 45min | 029Ч YAntar' | Regular Train | 66 USD |
20:28 | 01:40 | 05h 12min | 025Б | Regular Train | 54 USD |
21:13 | 02:28 | 05h 15min | 055Б | Regular Train | 69 USD |
22:13 | 03:20 | 05h 07min | 001Б | Regular Train | 76 USD |
22:58 | 04:21 | 05h 23min | 147Ч | Regular Train | 54 USD |
23:30 | 04:40 | 05h 10min | 095Б | Regular Train | 84 USD |
23:37 | 05:50 | 06h 13min | 039Щ | Regular Train | 33 USD |
23:58 | 06:15 | 06h 17min | 205М | Regular Train | 45 USD |
Yes there are direct trains departing from Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)) and arriving to Smolensk (Смоленск). Trains depart 6 times a day.
Trains from Moscow to Smolensk depart from Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)) and arrive to Smolensk (Смоленск).
The fastest train is 013М Strizh, departing at 09:56 from Belorusskiy Railway station and arriving to Smolensk. Travel time of the fastest train 013М Strizh - 03h 46min. Tickets cost from 40 USD.
The cheapest train is 731М Lastochka, departing at 11:57 from Belorusskiy Railway station, traveling for 03h 56min and arriving to Smolensk at 15:53. Tickets for this train cost from 28 USD.
Travel time between Moscow and Smolensk takes from 03h 46min to 06h 17min, depending on a train and date.
Trains from Moscow to Smolensk depart from Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)). The first train a day departs at 01:44.
Trains from Moscow to Smolensk arrive to Smolensk (Смоленск).
Train tickets from Moscow to Smolensk usually cost from 28 USD to 495 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.
Ticket fares for Moscow to Smolensk 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 28 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 Smolensk 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.
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 Strizh, Lastochka between Moscow and Smolensk depart 4 times a day, passing the entire route for 03h 46min - 04h 38min.
High-Speed Trains between Moscow and Smolensk have the following numbers: 013М, 715М, 733М, 735М, 731М.
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 Smolensk have the following ticket classes:
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
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07:15 | 11:16 | 04h 01min | 715М LASTOCHKA | 38 USD |
09:56 | 13:42 | 03h 46min | 013М Strizh | 218 USD |
11:57 | 15:53 | 03h 56min | 731М Lastochka | 28 USD |
15:57 | 19:54 | 03h 57min | 733М LASTOCHKA | 28 USD |
19:17 | 23:31 | 04h 14min | 735М LASTOCHKA | 28 USD |
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 Smolensk depart 2 times a day, covering the whole route from 04h 07min to 06h 27min.
Regular Trains between Moscow and Smolensk have the following numbers: 029Ч, 025Б, 027Б, 095Б, 055Б, 001Б, 039Щ, 133Я, 147Ч, 743Ч, 205М
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 Smolensk have the following ticket classes:
Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
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01:44 | 06:43 | 04h 59min | 133Я | 33 USD |
09:56 | 14:06 | 04h 10min | 743Ч Dvuhetazhniy | 31 USD |
14:15 | 19:12 | 04h 57min | 027Б | 72 USD |
19:53 | 00:38 | 04h 45min | 029Ч YAntar' | 66 USD |
20:28 | 01:40 | 05h 12min | 025Б | 54 USD |
21:13 | 02:28 | 05h 15min | 055Б | 69 USD |
22:13 | 03:20 | 05h 07min | 001Б | 76 USD |
22:58 | 04:21 | 05h 23min | 147Ч | 54 USD |
23:30 | 04:40 | 05h 10min | 095Б | 84 USD |
23:37 | 05:50 | 06h 13min | 039Щ | 33 USD |
23:58 | 06:15 | 06h 17min | 205М | 45 USD |
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-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.
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.
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.
Carriage with open seating area, used for relatively short journeys. This may include plaid, newspaper, meal, travel kit and air conditioning.
Departing from Moscow at 09:56 - arriving at Smolensk at 13:42
Travel Time - 03h 46min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 218 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 237 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 248 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 495 USD
Departing from Moscow at 09:56 - arriving at Smolensk at 13:42
Travel Time - 03h 46min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 40 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 61 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 65 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 304 USD
Departing from Moscow at 07:15 - arriving at Smolensk at 11:16
Travel Time - 04h 01min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 38 USD
Departing from Moscow at 15:57 - arriving at Smolensk at 19:54
Travel Time - 03h 57min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 28 USD
Departing from Moscow at 19:17 - arriving at Smolensk at 23:31
Travel Time - 04h 14min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 28 USD
Departing from Moscow at 11:57 - arriving at Smolensk at 15:53
Travel Time - 03h 56min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 28 USD
Departing from Moscow at 19:53 - arriving at Smolensk at 00:38
Travel Time - 04h 45min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 66 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 91 USD
Departing from Moscow at 09:56 - arriving at Smolensk at 14:06
Travel Time - 04h 10min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 31 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 46 USD
Recommended cheapest High-Speed train between Moscow and Smolensk:
733М, LASTOCHKA High-Speed Train
Departing from Moscow at 15:57 - arriving at Smolensk at 19:54
Travel Time - 03h 57min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 28 USD
Recommended most comfortable, fastest High-Speed train between Moscow and Smolensk:
013М, Strizh High-Speed Train
Departing from Moscow at 09:56 - arriving at Smolensk at 13:42
Travel Time - 03h 46min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 218 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 237 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 248 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 495 USD
Recommended cheapest, fastest Regular train between Moscow and Smolensk:
743Ч, Dvuhetazhniy Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 09:56 - arriving at Smolensk at 14:06
Travel Time - 04h 10min
Ticket classes:
Sitting (Basic) - from 31 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 46 USD
Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Moscow and Smolensk:
027Б, Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 14:15 - arriving at Smolensk at 19:12
Travel Time - 04h 57min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 72 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 145 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 271 USD
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