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Trains from Moscow to Sochi

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Railroad route Moscow - Sochi overview

Trains from Moscow to Sochi depart 6 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 04:33, the last - 20:15. Travel time between Moscow and Sochi takes from 22h 38min to 1day 15h 42min. Train tickets from Moscow to Sochi cost from 49 EUR to 490 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 Sochi: 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 May 2020.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure station:

Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал))
Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал))

Arrival station:

Sochi (Сочи)

Complete schedule of trains from Moscow to Sochi

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Train category	Price from
04:33	20:15	1day 15h 42min	215А	Regular Train	84 EUR
10:32	09:46	23h 14min	104В Adler - Moscow (Double-Decker)	Double-Decker Train	121 EUR
14:40	13:18	22h 38min	170М	Double-Decker Train	49 EUR
14:40	13:18	22h 38min	102М Premium	Regular Train	83 EUR
19:50	04:32	1day 08h 42min	306М	Regular Train	55 EUR
23:34	10:12	1day 10h 38min	083С	Regular Train	57 EUR
23:34	14:07	1day 14h 33min	383М	Regular Train	55 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Moscow and Sochi

Yes there are direct trains departing from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)) and arriving to Sochi (Сочи). Trains depart 6 times a day.

Trains from Moscow to Sochi depart from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)) and arrive to Sochi (Сочи).

The fastest train is 170М , departing at 14:40 from Kazanskiy Railway station and arriving to Sochi. Travel time of the fastest train 170М - 22h 38min. Tickets cost from 49 EUR.

The cheapest train is 170М , departing at 14:40 from Kazanskiy Railway station, traveling for 22h 38min and arriving to Sochi at 13:18. Tickets for this train cost from 49 EUR.

Travel time between Moscow and Sochi takes from 22h 38min to 1day 15h 42min, depending on a train and date.

Trains from Moscow to Sochi depart from Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)). The first train a day departs at 04:33.

Trains from Moscow to Sochi arrive to Sochi (Сочи).

Train tickets from Moscow to Sochi usually cost from 49 EUR to 490 EUR per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Moscow to Sochi 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 49 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 Sochi 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 Sochi

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 Sochi depart 1 time a day, passing the entire route for 22h 38min - 1day 01h 47min.

Interesting fact: Traveling Double-Decker Train between Moscow and Sochi 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 Sochi

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
10:32	09:46	23h 14min	104В Adler - Moscow (Double-Decker)	121 EUR
14:40	13:18	22h 38min	170М	49 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 Sochi depart 1 time a day, covering the whole route from 22h 38min to 1day 15h 42min.

Regular Trains between Moscow and Sochi have the following numbers: 102М, 083С, 306М, 215А, 383М

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 Sochi have the following ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 55 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 175 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 490 EUR

Schedule of Regular Trains between Moscow and Sochi

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
04:33	20:15	1day 15h 42min	215А	84 EUR
14:40	13:18	22h 38min	102М Premium	83 EUR
19:50	04:32	1day 08h 42min	306М	55 EUR
23:34	10:12	1day 10h 38min	083С	57 EUR
23:34	14:07	1day 14h 33min	383М	55 EUR

Classes of tickets on trains between Moscow and Sochi

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.

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.

Popular trains on a route Moscow - Sochi

102М, Premium Regular Train

Departing from Moscow at 14:40 - arriving at Sochi at 13:18
Travel Time - 22h 38min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 83 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 209 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 490 EUR

104В, Adler - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Moscow at 10:32 - arriving at Sochi at 09:46
Travel Time - 23h 14min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 121 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 197 EUR

170М, Moscow - Adler (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Moscow at 14:40 - arriving at Sochi at 13:18
Travel Time - 22h 38min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 49 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 71 EUR

Recommended trains

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest Regular train between Moscow and Sochi:

306М, Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 19:50 - arriving at Sochi at 04:32
Travel Time - 1day 08h 42min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 55 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 71 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 175 EUR

Recommended most comfortable, fastest Regular train between Moscow and Sochi:

102М, Premium Regular Train
Departing from Moscow at 14:40 - arriving at Sochi at 13:18
Travel Time - 22h 38min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 83 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 209 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 490 EUR

Recommended Double-Decker Trains

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

170М, Moscow - Adler (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train
Departing from Moscow at 14:40 - arriving at Sochi at 13:18
Travel Time - 22h 38min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 49 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 71 EUR

Recommended most comfortable Double-Decker train between Moscow and Sochi:

104В, Adler - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train
Departing from Moscow at 10:32 - arriving at Sochi at 09:46
Travel Time - 23h 14min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 121 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 197 EUR

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About dynamic pricing

Tickets to a number of trains on this route are subject to dynamic pricing, aimed at making fair balance between demand and offer.
Usually, weak demand causes low prices. And vice versa, if demand is strong and there are few free seats the ticket price is high.