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Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow

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Railroad route Saint-Petersburg - Moscow overview

Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow depart 32 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 00:11, the last - 23:45. Travel time between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow takes from 03h 30min to 16h 35min. Train tickets from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow cost from 34 EUR to 858 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 Saint-Petersburg 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 February 2020.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure 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))

Arrival station:

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

Complete schedule of trains from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Train category	Price from
00:11	09:33	09h 22min	119А	Regular Train	58 EUR
00:37	10:07	09h 30min	205У	Regular Train	69 EUR
00:40	10:07	09h 27min	279А	Regular Train	50 EUR
01:05	09:30	08h 25min	034В	Regular Train	45 EUR
01:15	11:20	10h 05min	055А	Regular Train	57 EUR
01:30	13:30	12h 00min	261А	Regular Train	73 EUR
01:39	12:22	10h 43min	251А	Regular Train	34 EUR
01:45	11:47	10h 02min	171В St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker)	Double-Decker Train	57 EUR
01:45	11:47	10h 02min	161А	Regular Train	37 EUR
01:53	09:19	07h 26min	031А Lev Tolstoy	Luxury Train	103 EUR
02:04	10:16	08h 12min	160А	Regular Train	54 EUR
02:10	11:54	09h 44min	255А	Regular Train	55 EUR
02:30	13:45	11h 15min	243А	Regular Train	53 EUR
05:30	09:00	03h 30min	751А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
06:40	10:43	04h 03min	753А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
06:50	10:52	04h 02min	755А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
07:45	14:59	07h 14min	817Ч Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
07:45	19:40	11h 55min	257А	Regular Train	42 EUR
09:00	12:58	03h 58min	757А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
09:10	13:05	03h 55min	759А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
09:20	18:17	08h 57min	075А	Regular Train	62 EUR
11:00	14:46	03h 46min	761А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
11:10	14:56	03h 46min	763А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	114 EUR
11:35	18:17	06h 42min	723В Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
12:11	21:57	09h 46min	195А	Regular Train	62 EUR
12:11	04:00	15h 49min	301А	Regular Train	37 EUR
12:11	21:40	09h 29min	231В	Regular Train	41 EUR
12:11	21:57	09h 46min	185В	Regular Train	62 EUR
13:00	16:58	03h 58min	765А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
13:10	17:15	04h 05min	747А Nevsky Express	High-Speed Train	61 EUR
13:32	22:33	09h 01min	131Г	Regular Train	61 EUR
13:32	22:33	09h 01min	145А	Regular Train	62 EUR
13:32	21:33	08h 01min	049А	Regular Train	57 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	815В Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	807Ч Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	813Ч Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	801В Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
14:20	00:54	10h 34min	199Ч	Regular Train	36 EUR
14:30	23:45	09h 15min	107Ж Samara	Regular Train	63 EUR
15:00	18:45	03h 45min	767А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
15:10	18:59	03h 49min	769А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	175 EUR
15:15	21:58	06h 43min	725Ч Lastochka	High-Speed Train	60 EUR
15:26	04:56	13h 30min	207У	Regular Train	53 EUR
16:05	02:12	10h 07min	297А	Regular Train	38 EUR
16:32	03:52	11h 20min	135А	Regular Train	61 EUR
16:32	03:52	11h 20min	121А	Regular Train	78 EUR
17:00	20:57	03h 57min	771Н Sapsan	High-Speed Train	58 EUR
17:10	21:02	03h 52min	773А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	223 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	173Ч	Regular Train	42 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	173А	Regular Train	63 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	203В	Regular Train	53 EUR
17:55	04:20	10h 25min	269А	Regular Train	60 EUR
18:08	03:29	09h 21min	223Ы	Regular Train	46 EUR
18:30	04:20	09h 50min	219А	Regular Train	61 EUR
18:50	11:25	16h 35min	217А	Regular Train	45 EUR
19:00	22:58	03h 58min	775А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
19:10	23:13	04h 03min	777А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	223 EUR
19:16	01:51	06h 35min	059А Volga	Regular Train	52 EUR
19:21	04:56	09h 35min	267А	Regular Train	61 EUR
19:21	04:40	09h 19min	275У	Regular Train	35 EUR
20:00	03:35	07h 35min	275А	Regular Train	60 EUR
20:06	03:47	07h 41min	081А	Regular Train	64 EUR
20:32	04:12	07h 40min	089А	Regular Train	57 EUR
20:37	04:18	07h 41min	215А	Regular Train	58 EUR
20:37	04:18	07h 41min	295Ч	Regular Train	82 EUR
21:00	00:35	03h 35min	779А Sapsan	High-Speed Train	57 EUR
21:09	04:56	07h 47min	287А	Regular Train	45 EUR
21:13	05:14	08h 01min	289А	Regular Train	58 EUR
21:20	05:14	07h 54min	209А	Regular Train	61 EUR
21:20	05:14	07h 54min	169В	Regular Train	46 EUR
21:26	05:21	07h 55min	127А	Regular Train	45 EUR
21:55	06:06	08h 11min	025А Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker)	Double-Decker Train	59 EUR
22:11	05:49	07h 38min	029А	Regular Train	37 EUR
22:18	06:46	08h 28min	239А	Regular Train	62 EUR
22:29	05:57	07h 28min	005А Sankt-Peterburg Moskva dvuhetazhniy	Regular Train	59 EUR
22:41	06:50	08h 09min	015Ч	Regular Train	71 EUR
22:41	06:50	08h 09min	015А Arktika	Regular Train	39 EUR
22:50	07:07	08h 17min	019У Megapolis	Luxury Train	77 EUR
23:04	06:46	07h 42min	247А	Regular Train	57 EUR
23:30	08:30	09h 00min	003А Express	Luxury Train	66 EUR
23:36	07:19	07h 43min	027А	Regular Train	58 EUR
23:49	08:14	08h 25min	053Ч Grand-Express	Luxury Train	108 EUR
23:55	07:55	08h 00min	001А Red Arrow	Luxury Train	86 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow

Yes there are direct trains departing from 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)) and arriving to Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)), Moscow Kievskiy Railway station (Москва (Киевский Вокзал)). Trains depart 32 times a day.

Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow depart from 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)) and arrive to Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)), Moscow Kievskiy Railway station (Москва (Киевский Вокзал)).

The fastest train is 751А Sapsan, departing at 05:30 from Moskovskiy Railway station and arriving to Leningradskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 751А Sapsan - 03h 30min. Tickets cost from 57 EUR.

The cheapest train is 251А , departing at 01:39 from Moskovskiy Railway station, traveling for 10h 43min and arriving to Leningradskiy Railway station at 12:22. Tickets for this train cost from 34 EUR.

Travel time between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow takes from 03h 30min to 16h 35min, depending on a train and date.

Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow arrive to Moscow Kurskiy Railway station (Москва (Курский Вокзал)), Moscow Leningradskiy Railway station (Москва (Ленинградский Вокзал)), Moscow Rizhskiy Railway station (Москва (Рижский Вокзал)), Moscow Kievskiy Railway station (Москва (Киевский Вокзал)).

Train tickets from Saint-Petersburg to Moscow usually cost from 34 EUR to 858 EUR per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Saint-Petersburg 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 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 Saint-Petersburg 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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow

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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow depart 14 times a day, passing the entire route for 03h 30min - 08h 47min.

High-Speed Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow have the following numbers: 751А, 753А, 755А, 757А, 759А, 765А, 767А, 769А, 773А, 775А, 777А, 779А, 761А, 763А, 747А, 771Н, 807Ч, 813Ч, 815В, 801В, 725Ч, 723В, 817Ч, 835Р.

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 Saint-Petersburg to Moscow have the following ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 57 EUR
Sitting (Standard) - from 58 EUR
Sitting (Basic) - from 61 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 79 EUR
Sitting (Family class) - from 89 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 185 EUR
Sitting (Compartment-Suite) - from 612 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 781 EUR

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

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
05:30	09:00	03h 30min	751А Sapsan	57 EUR
06:40	10:43	04h 03min	753А Sapsan	57 EUR
06:50	10:52	04h 02min	755А Sapsan	57 EUR
07:45	14:59	07h 14min	817Ч Lastochka	60 EUR
09:00	12:58	03h 58min	757А Sapsan	57 EUR
09:10	13:05	03h 55min	759А Sapsan	57 EUR
11:00	14:46	03h 46min	761А Sapsan	57 EUR
11:10	14:56	03h 46min	763А Sapsan	114 EUR
11:35	18:17	06h 42min	723В Lastochka	60 EUR
13:00	16:58	03h 58min	765А Sapsan	57 EUR
13:10	17:15	04h 05min	747А Nevsky Express	61 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	807Ч Lastochka	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	813Ч Lastochka	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	815В Lastochka	60 EUR
13:58	21:52	07h 54min	801В Lastochka	60 EUR
15:00	18:45	03h 45min	767А Sapsan	57 EUR
15:10	18:59	03h 49min	769А Sapsan	175 EUR
15:15	21:58	06h 43min	725Ч Lastochka	60 EUR
17:00	20:57	03h 57min	771Н Sapsan	58 EUR
17:10	21:02	03h 52min	773А Sapsan	223 EUR
19:00	22:58	03h 58min	775А Sapsan	57 EUR
19:10	23:13	04h 03min	777А Sapsan	223 EUR
21:00	00:35	03h 35min	779А Sapsan	57 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 Lev Tolstoy, Megapolis, Express, Grand-Express, Red Arrow between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow depart 5 times a day, passing the entire route for 07h 19min - 09h 00min.

Luxury Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow have the following numbers: 031А, 019У, 003А, 053Ч, 001А.

Interesting fact: Luxury Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow 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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow have the following ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 66 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 245 EUR

Schedule of Luxury Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
01:53	09:19	07h 26min	031А Lev Tolstoy	103 EUR
22:50	07:07	08h 17min	019У Megapolis	77 EUR
23:30	08:30	09h 00min	003А Express	66 EUR
23:49	08:14	08h 25min	053Ч Grand-Express	108 EUR
23:55	07:55	08h 00min	001А Red Arrow	86 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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow depart 1 time a day, passing the entire route for 08h 11min - 12h 09min.

Interesting fact: Traveling Double-Decker Train between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow 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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
01:45	11:47	10h 02min	171В St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker)	57 EUR
21:55	06:06	08h 11min	025А Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker)	59 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 Saint-Petersburg and Moscow depart 11 times a day, covering the whole route from 06h 35min to 16h 48min.

Regular Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow have the following numbers: 015А, 107Ж, 059А, 119А, 034В, 055А, 160А, 049А, 131Г, 121А, 081А, 089А, 029А, 027А, 145А, 135А, 219А, 287А, 127А, 169В, 297А, 005А, 205У, 215А, 289А, 217А, 267А, 209А, 251А, 161А, 203В, 247А, 075А, 275У, 015Ч, 279А, 243А, 231В, 207У, 255А, 257А, 295Ч, 173Ч, 269А, 173А, 185В, 239А, 261А, 195А, 199Ч, 223Ы, 275А, 301А

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 Saint-Petersburg to Moscow have the following ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 34 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 39 EUR
3-сl. open sleeping - from 39 EUR
4-сl. open sitting - from 41 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 72 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 114 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 167 EUR

Schedule of Regular Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
00:11	09:33	09h 22min	119А	58 EUR
00:37	10:07	09h 30min	205У	69 EUR
00:40	10:07	09h 27min	279А	50 EUR
01:05	09:30	08h 25min	034В	45 EUR
01:15	11:20	10h 05min	055А	57 EUR
01:30	13:30	12h 00min	261А	73 EUR
01:39	12:22	10h 43min	251А	34 EUR
01:45	11:47	10h 02min	161А	37 EUR
02:04	10:16	08h 12min	160А	54 EUR
02:10	11:54	09h 44min	255А	55 EUR
02:30	13:45	11h 15min	243А	53 EUR
07:45	19:40	11h 55min	257А	42 EUR
09:20	18:17	08h 57min	075А	62 EUR
12:11	21:57	09h 46min	195А	62 EUR
12:11	21:40	09h 29min	231В	41 EUR
12:11	21:57	09h 46min	185В	62 EUR
12:11	04:00	15h 49min	301А	37 EUR
13:32	21:33	08h 01min	049А	57 EUR
13:32	22:33	09h 01min	131Г	61 EUR
13:32	22:33	09h 01min	145А	62 EUR
14:20	00:54	10h 34min	199Ч	36 EUR
14:30	23:45	09h 15min	107Ж Samara	63 EUR
15:26	04:56	13h 30min	207У	53 EUR
16:05	02:12	10h 07min	297А	38 EUR
16:32	03:52	11h 20min	135А	61 EUR
16:32	03:52	11h 20min	121А	78 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	203В	53 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	173Ч	42 EUR
17:25	01:45	08h 20min	173А	63 EUR
17:55	04:20	10h 25min	269А	60 EUR
18:08	03:29	09h 21min	223Ы	46 EUR
18:30	04:20	09h 50min	219А	61 EUR
18:50	11:25	16h 35min	217А	45 EUR
19:16	01:51	06h 35min	059А Volga	52 EUR
19:21	04:40	09h 19min	275У	35 EUR
19:21	04:56	09h 35min	267А	61 EUR
20:00	03:35	07h 35min	275А	60 EUR
20:06	03:47	07h 41min	081А	64 EUR
20:32	04:12	07h 40min	089А	57 EUR
20:37	04:18	07h 41min	215А	58 EUR
20:37	04:18	07h 41min	295Ч	82 EUR
21:09	04:56	07h 47min	287А	45 EUR
21:13	05:14	08h 01min	289А	58 EUR
21:20	05:14	07h 54min	209А	61 EUR
21:20	05:14	07h 54min	169В	46 EUR
21:26	05:21	07h 55min	127А	45 EUR
22:11	05:49	07h 38min	029А	37 EUR
22:18	06:46	08h 28min	239А	62 EUR
22:29	05:57	07h 28min	005А Sankt-Peterburg Moskva dvuhetazhniy	59 EUR
22:41	06:50	08h 09min	015Ч	71 EUR
22:41	06:50	08h 09min	015А Arktika	39 EUR
23:04	06:46	07h 42min	247А	57 EUR
23:36	07:19	07h 43min	027А	58 EUR

Classes of tickets on trains between Saint-Petersburg 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.

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)

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)

Popular trains on a route Saint-Petersburg - Moscow

751А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 05:30 - arriving at Moscow at 09:00
Travel Time - 03h 30min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 57 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 79 EUR
Sitting (Standard) - from 133 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 223 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 474 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 781 EUR

753А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 06:40 - arriving at Moscow at 10:43
Travel Time - 04h 03min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Economy class) - from 57 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 64 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 79 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 93 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 185 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 781 EUR

755А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 06:50 - arriving at Moscow at 10:52
Travel Time - 04h 02min

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757А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

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Travel Time - 03h 58min

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767А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

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769А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 15:10 - arriving at Moscow at 18:59
Travel Time - 03h 49min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Business class) - from 175 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 320 EUR

773А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 17:10 - arriving at Moscow at 21:02
Travel Time - 03h 52min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Business class) - from 223 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 474 EUR

775А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 19:00 - arriving at Moscow at 22:58
Travel Time - 03h 58min

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777А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 19:10 - arriving at Moscow at 23:13
Travel Time - 04h 03min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Business class) - from 223 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 448 EUR

779А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

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

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761А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 11:00 - arriving at Moscow at 14:46
Travel Time - 03h 46min

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763А, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 11:10 - arriving at Moscow at 14:56
Travel Time - 03h 46min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Bistro car) - from 114 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 158 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 291 EUR

747А, Nevsky Express High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 13:10 - arriving at Moscow at 17:15
Travel Time - 04h 05min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 61 EUR

771Н, Sapsan High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 17:00 - arriving at Moscow at 20:57
Travel Time - 03h 57min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 58 EUR
Sitting (Economy+ class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 82 EUR
Sitting (Family class) - from 89 EUR
Sitting (Bistro car) - from 106 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 181 EUR
Sitting (First class) - from 322 EUR
Sitting (Compartment-Suite) - from 612 EUR
Sitting (Conference compt.) - from 858 EUR

807Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 13:58 - arriving at Moscow at 21:52
Travel Time - 07h 54min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

813Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 13:58 - arriving at Moscow at 21:52
Travel Time - 07h 54min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

815В, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 13:58 - arriving at Moscow at 21:52
Travel Time - 07h 54min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

801В, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 13:58 - arriving at Moscow at 21:52
Travel Time - 07h 54min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

725Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 15:15 - arriving at Moscow at 21:58
Travel Time - 06h 43min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

723В, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 11:35 - arriving at Moscow at 18:17
Travel Time - 06h 42min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

817Ч, Lastochka High-Speed Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 07:45 - arriving at Moscow at 14:59
Travel Time - 07h 14min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

835Р, LASTOCHKA High-Speed Train

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

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

031А, Lev Tolstoy Luxury Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 01:53 - arriving at Moscow at 09:19
Travel Time - 07h 26min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 103 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 137 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 458 EUR

019У, Megapolis Luxury Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 22:50 - arriving at Moscow at 07:07
Travel Time - 08h 17min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 77 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 117 EUR

003А, Express Luxury Train

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

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 66 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 98 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 245 EUR

053Ч, Grand-Express Luxury Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 23:49 - arriving at Moscow at 08:14
Travel Time - 08h 25min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 108 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 142 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 517 EUR

001А, Red Arrow Luxury Train

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

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 86 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 96 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 256 EUR

015А, Arktika Regular Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 22:41 - arriving at Moscow at 06:50
Travel Time - 08h 09min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 39 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 55 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 75 EUR

107Ж, Samara Regular Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 14:30 - arriving at Moscow at 23:45
Travel Time - 09h 15min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 63 EUR
3-сl. open sleeping - from 68 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 111 EUR

059А, Volga Regular Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 19:16 - arriving at Moscow at 01:51
Travel Time - 06h 35min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 52 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 57 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 69 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 123 EUR

005А, Sankt-Peterburg Moskva dvuhetazhniy Regular Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 22:29 - arriving at Moscow at 05:57
Travel Time - 07h 28min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 59 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 107 EUR

025А, Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 21:55 - arriving at Moscow at 06:06
Travel Time - 08h 11min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 59 EUR

171В, St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train

Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 01:45 - arriving at Moscow at 11:47
Travel Time - 10h 02min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 83 EUR

Recommended trains

Recommended High-Speed Trains

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

751А, Sapsan High-Speed Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 05:30 - arriving at Moscow at 09:00
Travel Time - 03h 30min

Ticket classes:

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

771Н, Sapsan High-Speed Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 17:00 - arriving at Moscow at 20:57
Travel Time - 03h 57min

Ticket classes:

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

835Р, LASTOCHKA High-Speed Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at - arriving at Moscow at
Travel Time -

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Standard) - from 60 EUR
Sitting (Economy class) - from 62 EUR
Sitting (Business class) - from 72 EUR

Recommended Luxury Trains

Recommended cheapest Luxury train between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow:

003А, Express Luxury Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 23:30 - arriving at Moscow at 08:30
Travel Time - 09h 00min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 66 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 98 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 245 EUR

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

053Ч, Grand-Express Luxury Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 23:49 - arriving at Moscow at 08:14
Travel Time - 08h 25min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 108 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 142 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 517 EUR

Recommended fastest Luxury train between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow:

031А, Lev Tolstoy Luxury Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 01:53 - arriving at Moscow at 09:19
Travel Time - 07h 26min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 103 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 137 EUR
De Luxe sleeping - from 458 EUR

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest Regular train between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow:

251А, Regular Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 01:39 - arriving at Moscow at 12:22
Travel Time - 10h 43min

Ticket classes:

Sitting (Basic) - from 34 EUR
3-сl. open sleeping - from 58 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 68 EUR

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

295Ч, Regular Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 20:37 - arriving at Moscow at 04:18
Travel Time - 07h 41min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 82 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 132 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 242 EUR

Recommended fastest Regular train between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow:

059А, Volga Regular Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 19:16 - arriving at Moscow at 01:51
Travel Time - 06h 35min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 52 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. (comfort) - from 57 EUR
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 69 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 123 EUR

Recommended Double-Decker Trains

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

171В, St. Petersburg - Moscow (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 01:45 - arriving at Moscow at 11:47
Travel Time - 10h 02min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 57 EUR
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 83 EUR

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

025А, Smena-A. Betancourt (Double-Decker) Double-Decker Train
Departing from Saint-Petersburg at 21:55 - arriving at Moscow at 06:06
Travel Time - 08h 11min

Ticket classes:

2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 59 EUR

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