Train from Moscow to St. Petersburg

Moscow - St. Petersburg route details

Route overview

Fastest trip	3h 33m
Average journey time	5h 27m
Distance	631 km

Trains overview

First departure	00:20
Last departure	23:55
Trains per day	21 - 23
Price from	43.17 $

Moscow railway stations

Most trains from Moscow to St. Petersburg depart from Leningradsky train station. However, you can book ticket for a passing train which stops in Moscow on the way from some remote city to St. Petersburg; in this case your train is more likely to depart from Kursky train station. So, it is always worth checking the name of the departure train station on your ticket.

Leningradsky

3 Komsomolskaya sqr.

Kursky

29 Zemlyanoi Val St.

St. Petersburg railway stations

Most trains from Moscow to St. Petersburg arrive at Moskovsky train station. However, there are also a few passing trains that stop in St. Petersburg at Ladozhsky train station on their way from Moscow to more distant cities. So if you are planning a transfer from the train station upon your arrival, it is always worth checking the name of the arrival train station on your ticket.

Moskovsky

2 Vosstaniya Sq.

Ladozhsky

73 Zanevsky Ave.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a train ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg cost?

Ticket fares for Moscow – St. Petersburg 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, prices for the best trains usually start from 60 USD per passenger in the second class.

How far is it from Moscow to St. Petersburg if travel by train?

The length of the railway between two capitals of Russia is 650 km. This distance can be covered in a quite short time from 10 to 4 hours.

How many hours does it take to get from Moscow to St. Petersburg by train?

Sleeper trains usually cover this distance during the night, on average it is 8 hours. High-speed seating trains get from Moscow to Saint Petersburg in about 4 hours.

What trains operate between Moscow and St. Petersburg?

There are more than 30 daily departures from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and many options from the most budget ones to luxury compartments looking more like hotel rooms. Depending on your preferences and timetable, we recommend choosing between bullet day trains Sapsan and branded sleepers such as Red Arrow and Grand Express.

Where is the station in Moscow from which the Sapsan train departs?

Almost all Sapsan trains depart from the Leningradsky train station in Moscow, which is located in Komsomolskaya square right next to Komsomolskaya metro station. There is a luggage inspection at the entrance to the station, and before the exit to platforms, so we advise to be at the station in advance.