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Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow

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Railroad route Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow overview

Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow depart 21 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 03:32, the last - 23:12. Travel time between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow takes from 05h 13min to 10h 34min. Train tickets from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow cost from 31 USD to 1053 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 Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow: 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 November 2020.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure station:

Nizhny Novgorod (Нижний Новгород)

Arrival station:

Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал))
Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал))
Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал))
Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал))

Complete schedule of trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Train category	Price from
03:32	10:30	06h 58min	084Е Severniy Ural	Regular Train	70 USD
04:03	12:30	08h 27min	251Г	Regular Train	35 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	001Щ	Regular Train	272 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	005Щ	Regular Train	143 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	003З	Regular Train	59 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	061М	Regular Train	172 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	001М Rossiya	Regular Train	324 USD
07:54	14:13	06h 19min	229Г	Regular Train	39 USD
10:08	18:53	08h 45min	203Г	Regular Train	39 USD
11:15	17:58	06h 43min	173Й	Regular Train	47 USD
12:38	23:12	10h 34min	047Г	Regular Train	31 USD
13:04	21:03	07h 59min	201И	Regular Train	35 USD
13:55	21:51	07h 56min	132Г	Regular Train	45 USD
13:55	21:51	07h 56min	146У	Regular Train	33 USD
16:25	21:38	05h 13min	041Г	Regular Train	62 USD
18:18	01:16	06h 58min	103Н	Regular Train	39 USD
18:18	01:16	06h 58min	063Б	Regular Train	60 USD
20:44	03:50	07h 06min	211Е	Regular Train	40 USD
23:15	05:22	06h 07min	109М	Regular Train	55 USD
23:25	05:52	06h 27min	091И	Regular Train	54 USD
23:25	05:52	06h 27min	055Ы Enisey	Regular Train	151 USD

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow

Yes there are direct trains departing from Nizhny Novgorod (Нижний Новгород) and arriving to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)). Trains depart 21 times a day.

Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow depart from Nizhny Novgorod (Нижний Новгород) and arrive to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)).

The fastest train is 041Г , departing at 16:25 from Nizhny Novgorod and arriving to Kurskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 041Г - 05h 13min. Tickets cost from 62 USD.

The cheapest train is 047Г , departing at 12:38 from Nizhny Novgorod, traveling for 10h 34min and arriving to Kazanskiy Railway station at 23:12. Tickets for this train cost from 31 USD.

Travel time between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow takes from 05h 13min to 10h 34min, depending on a train and date.

Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow depart from Nizhny Novgorod (Нижний Новгород). The first train a day departs at 03:32.

Trains from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow arrive to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)), Moscow Belorusskiy Railway station (Москва (Белорусский Вокзал)).

Train tickets from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow usually cost from 31 USD to 1053 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow 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 31 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 Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow 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 Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow

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 Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow depart 5 times a day, covering the whole route from 05h 13min to 10h 34min.

Regular Trains between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow have the following numbers: 084Е, 055Ы, 001М, 007Е, 109М, 146У, 041Г, 132Г, 103Н, 091И, 001Щ, 047Г, 003З, 005Щ, 063Б, 251Г, 203Г, 229Г, 211Е, 173Й, 201И, 061М

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 Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow have the following ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 31 USD
3-сl. open sleeping - from 35 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 47 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 83 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 302 USD

Schedule of Regular Trains between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
03:32	10:30	06h 58min	084Е Severniy Ural	70 USD
04:03	12:30	08h 27min	251Г	35 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	001Щ	272 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	005Щ	143 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	003З	59 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	061М	172 USD
07:00	13:58	06h 58min	001М Rossiya	324 USD
07:54	14:13	06h 19min	229Г	39 USD
10:08	18:53	08h 45min	203Г	39 USD
11:15	17:58	06h 43min	173Й	47 USD
12:38	23:12	10h 34min	047Г	31 USD
13:04	21:03	07h 59min	201И	35 USD
13:55	21:51	07h 56min	132Г	45 USD
13:55	21:51	07h 56min	146У	33 USD
16:25	21:38	05h 13min	041Г	62 USD
18:18	01:16	06h 58min	103Н	39 USD
18:18	01:16	06h 58min	063Б	60 USD
20:44	03:50	07h 06min	211Е	40 USD
23:15	05:22	06h 07min	109М	55 USD
23:25	05:52	06h 27min	091И	54 USD
23:25	05:52	06h 27min	055Ы Enisey	151 USD

Classes of tickets on trains between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow

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.

Sitting (Basic)

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

Popular trains on a route Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow

084Е, Severniy Ural Regular Train

Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 03:32 - arriving at Moscow at 10:30
Travel Time - 06h 58min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 70 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 184 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 384 USD

055Ы, Enisey Regular Train

Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 23:25 - arriving at Moscow at 05:52
Travel Time - 06h 27min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 151 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 273 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 505 USD

001М, Rossiya Regular Train

Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 07:00 - arriving at Moscow at 13:58
Travel Time - 06h 58min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 324 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 663 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 928 USD

Recommended trains

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest Regular train between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow:

047Г, Regular Train
Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 12:38 - arriving at Moscow at 23:12
Travel Time - 10h 34min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 31 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 49 USD
3-сl. open sleeping - from 53 USD

Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow:

001Щ, Regular Train
Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 07:00 - arriving at Moscow at 13:58
Travel Time - 06h 58min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 272 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 474 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 1053 USD

Recommended fastest Regular train between Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow:

041Г, Regular Train
Departing from Nizhny Novgorod at 16:25 - arriving at Moscow at 21:38
Travel Time - 05h 13min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 62 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 76 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 145 USD
De Luxe sleeping - from 302 USD

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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.