Trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg

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Moscow to St. Petersburg Trains

On the Moscow to St. Petersburg route, there is a huge variety of trains to choose from. From 8-hour overnight trains to high-speed day trains, from the luxurious to the basic – you can always find a train that will suit your needs. Electronic tickets are available on Moscow to St. Petersburg trains making your travel arrangements quick and easy.

Double-Decker

Double-Decker trains were introduced in Russia in 2013; starting from February, 2015 they operate on Moscow - St.Petersburg route.
The train runs daily. Both 1st and 2nd class tickets are available. A cabin for disabled passengers and persons accompanying them is equipped in the staff car. The restaurant car offers a wide range of meals that passengers can purchase with cash or credit card. Electronic tickets are available in this train.

005А

08:16
Trip time

22:29
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

06:45
Moscow Leningradsky
006А

07:30
Trip time

23:00
Moscow Leningradsky

06:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
007А

43:05
Trip time

14:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

09:05
008А

08:16
Trip time

21:50
Moscow Leningradsky

06:06
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

Express

The train 003/004 Express is a fast train with an increased level of service operating on St. Petersburg to Moscow route.
The train has VIP 1st, 1st and 2nd class cabins.There is also a restaurant car with a wide range of main courses, salads, desserts and beverages.
Russian Train Tickets on this train are available for purchase 90 days before the departure!

003А

09:00
Trip time

23:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

08:30
Moscow Leningradsky
004А

09:00
Trip time

23:30
Moscow Leningradsky

08:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

Grand Express

Grand Express is the most luxurious Russian train operating between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The train has 4 types of VIP cabins and also regular 1st class and 2nd class carriages. This St. Petersburg train has a very nice dining car that serves good meals. Travelers can also order food and drinks to their compartment.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board.

054Ч

08:56
Trip time

23:40
Moscow Leningradsky

08:36
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
053Ч

08:25
Trip time

23:49
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

08:14
Moscow Leningradsky

Megapolis

Express train "Megapolis" #19/20 has been operating between Moscow and St. Petersburg daily since October 2006. The train consists of new modern 1st and 2nd class carriages, produced by Tverskoy Car-Building Factory. The train is managed by Tverskoy Express Company and offers high lever of service and comfort. 1st and 2nd class tickets are available with and without meals.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board.

020У

08:39
Trip time

00:20
Moscow Leningradsky

08:59
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
019У

08:17
Trip time

22:50
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

07:07
Moscow Leningradsky

Nevsky Express

Nevsky Express is a high-speed electric train that operates on Moscow to St. Petersburgroute. It is a daily train; the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes 4 hours.

748А

04:05
Trip time

13:40
Moscow Leningradsky

17:45
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
747А

04:05
Trip time

13:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

17:15
Moscow Leningradsky

Red Arrow

The Red Arrow is probably the most famous Russian train. This was the first firmenny (branded) train in USSR. The train has its own theme song that plays as it departs from the station.
The train has VIP 1st, regular 1st and 2nd class carriages. There is also a nice restaurant car that serves good meals.
Tickets on this train are available for purchase 90 days before departure.

002А

08:00
Trip time

23:55
Moscow Leningradsky

07:55
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
001А

08:00
Trip time

23:55
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

07:55
Moscow Leningradsky

Sapsan

Sapsan is a high-speed electric train that operates on Moscow to St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod routes. There are several trains daily; the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes less than 4 hours. The train offers several classes: First class, Business class and Economy class. There is a bistro on board.

751А

03:30
Trip time

05:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

09:00
Moscow Leningradsky
753А

04:03
Trip time

06:40
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

10:43
Moscow Leningradsky
755А

04:02
Trip time

06:50
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

10:52
Moscow Leningradsky
757А

03:58
Trip time

09:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

12:58
Moscow Leningradsky
759А

03:55
Trip time

09:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

13:05
Moscow Leningradsky
761А

03:46
Trip time

11:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

14:46
Moscow Leningradsky
763А

03:46
Trip time

11:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

14:56
Moscow Leningradsky
765А

03:58
Trip time

13:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

16:58
Moscow Leningradsky
767А

03:45
Trip time

15:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

18:45
Moscow Leningradsky
769А

03:49
Trip time

15:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

18:59
Moscow Leningradsky
771А

03:46
Trip time

17:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

20:46
Moscow Leningradsky
773А

03:52
Trip time

17:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

21:02
Moscow Leningradsky
775А

03:58
Trip time

19:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

22:58
Moscow Leningradsky
777А

04:03
Trip time

19:10
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

23:13
Moscow Leningradsky
779А

03:35
Trip time

21:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

00:35
Moscow Leningradsky
781А

03:58
Trip time

21:00
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

00:58
Moscow Leningradsky
752А

03:30
Trip time

05:45
Moscow Leningradsky

09:15
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
754А

03:55
Trip time

06:50
Moscow Leningradsky

10:45
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
756А

04:04
Trip time

07:00
Moscow Leningradsky

11:04
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
758А

03:50
Trip time

09:30
Moscow Leningradsky

13:20
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
760А

03:50
Trip time

09:40
Moscow Leningradsky

13:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
762А

03:46
Trip time

11:30
Moscow Leningradsky

15:16
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
764А

03:46
Trip time

11:40
Moscow Leningradsky

15:26
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
766А

03:55
Trip time

13:30
Moscow Leningradsky

17:25
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
768А

04:00
Trip time

15:30
Moscow Leningradsky

19:30
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
770А

04:00
Trip time

15:40
Moscow Leningradsky

19:40
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
772А

03:46
Trip time

17:30
Moscow Leningradsky

21:16
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
774А

03:55
Trip time

17:40
Moscow Leningradsky

21:35
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
776А

03:55
Trip time

19:30
Moscow Leningradsky

23:25
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
778А

04:04
Trip time

19:40
Moscow Leningradsky

23:44
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
780А

03:35
Trip time

21:00
Moscow Leningradsky

00:35
St. Peterburg Moscovsky
782А

03:42
Trip time

21:00
Moscow Leningradsky

00:42
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

Smena-A.Betankur

Smena train was named in honor of the 65th anniversary of the popular Russian youth magazine . The train has an important tradition: only graduates of the St Petersburg State Transport University work here. In November of 2009, the name was changed to Smena–A.Betankur.
There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class carriages on the train, and also a restaurant carriage. The trip takes 7 hours 50 minutes.

025А

08:09
Trip time

21:55
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

06:04
Moscow Leningradsky
026А

08:16
Trip time

21:50
Moscow Leningradsky

06:06
St. Peterburg Moscovsky

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