Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Trains
Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Train Route
The Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod train route is 442 km. Most trains on the route make just 2-3 stops, but the Lastochka trains make 8 stops: in Zheleznodorozhnaya, Pavlovskiy Posad, Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Vladimir, Kovrov, Vyazniki, Gorokhovets, and Dzerzhinsk.
Depending on the season and the day of the week, there are up to 12 trains operating on the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod route daily. The trip takes from 3h 45m by the high-speed Strizh train to 9 hours by a regular train. The same trains run on the Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow route.
Distance
442 km
Up to 12 trains
per day
2-8 stops
on the way
Fastest train
3h 45m
Slowest train
9h 18m
Price from
21 USD
Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Trains
based on 93 customer reviews
Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers
The Sapsan, Lastochka and Strizh high speed trains run from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod.
The travel time is 4 hours.
Yes, it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance. Usually the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod trains are fully booked close to the departure date. Also, the earlier you buy tickets, the lower the price you’ll get.
Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow trains depart from Moscovsky train station in Nizhny Novgorod, its address is Ploshad Revolucii 2A.
Each 2nd and 3rd class passenger is allowed to bring up to 36 kg of hand luggage. 1st class passengers can carry up to 50kg. The sum of the hand luggage's three dimensions should not exceed 180 cm. Children under 4 travelling on a free ticket (without a separate seat) are not granted a separate piece of luggage.
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History of the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod railway route
The Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod rail route was first proposed in 1835, around the time when Tsar Nicholas I was first considering the benefits of building a railway network in Russia, encouraged by many eminent engineers and intellectuals. However, its construction did not begin until 1857 and went on until 1862. Upon completion, the route was served by four passenger trains which took between 14 and 15 hours to make the 440 km trip between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. Today, the journey is a little shorter than in the 19th century – less than four hours on the fastest service, the Sapsan train.
Did you know? In 2012, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod railway line, the Nizhny Novgorod Duma founded a new city square – Zheleznodorozhnikov Ploshchad – meaning ‘Railway Workers’ Square’ in Russian. It is situated in front of the local railway administration headquarters.
What can you see while traveling on the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod train?
Vladimir: one of the highlights of the Golden Ring, Vladimir is one of Russia’s ancient cities and played an important role in medieval Russian religion, culture and politics. It was founded in 1108 by Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus’, and flourished at the end of the 12th century during the long reign of Vsevolod III, who built some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Today you can visit Vladimir’s medieval monuments including the Cathedral of St. Dmitry, the Assumption Cathedral, the Princess Convent and the Golden Gate.
Pavlovsky Posad: this settlement was first mentioned in the 14th century and was established as a town by Tsar Nicholas I in 1844. Today, Pavlovsky Posad is home to a handful of architectural monuments, such as the Church of the Ascension, Bell Tower of the Resurrection Cathedral, and Pokrovsko-Vasilievsky Monastery. However, it is most famous as the birthplace of one of Russia’s most famous folk handicrafts, Pavlovo Posad shawls. The shawl factory here was founded in 1795 and still manufactures fine woollen shawls decorated with ornate flower patterns.
Nizhny Novgorod: founded in 1220, Nizhny Novgorod is one of Russia’s major cities and a hub of history and culture, home to more than 600 unique monuments like the Grand Kremlin, Archangel Cathedral, and Museum House of Gorky (the city was known as Gorky during Soviet times). The gorgeous historical, pedestrianised Pokrovka street is the ideal place for a stroll, as is the famous Chkalov Staircase with its 560 steps descending to the embankment of the Volga.
Did you know? One of the main stops on the Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod railway is Dzerzhinsk, a former closed city which was the centre of the Soviet chemical industry. Unfortunately, its history has made Dzerzhinsk one of the world’s most polluted cities, with a life expectancy of just 42 years for men and 47 for women.
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