St. Petersburg to Moscow Trains

Every St.Petersburg o Moscow train has a different character, read the descriptions to learn more

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St. Petersburg to Moscow Train Route

Most St. Petersburg to Moscow trains travel without stops. Long-distance trains going to the south of Russia make up to 5-6 stops on the St. Petersburg to Moscow leg. The most popular stops are Tver and Bologoye.

On the St. Petersburg to Moscow 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. The same trains run on the Moscow to St. Petersburg route. Electronic tickets are available on both routes, making your travel arrangements quick and easy.

Arktika

The Arktika is a branded (firmeny) train operating on the Moscow – St Petersburg - Murmansk route since 1960. The train has one first-class, 6 second-class, 7 third-class cars and a restaurant carriage.

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22:43

St. Peterburg Ladozhsky

8h 36m

07:19

Moscow Leningradsky

Baltic Express

The Baltic Express train 034 travels from Tallinn to St. Petersburg to Moscow and has served this route since 2015. It travels between Moscow and St. Petersburg overnight and then runs through Estonia during the daytime. NOTE: Border crossing formalities are carried out in the train during the trip. Passengers traveling with e-visas to St. Petersburg cannot enter or exit Russia using this train!

034В

01:05

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

8h 25m

09:30

Moscow Leningradsky

Double-Decker

The Double-Decker is an overnight train running daily and making only one stop during its journey. Both 1st and 2nd class tickets are available. A cabin for disabled passengers and persons accompanying them is equipped in the staff car. Each carriage is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems, energy-saving LED lights, a video surveillance system and 3 WCs at the end of the car. The restaurant car offers a wide range of meals that passengers can purchase with cash or credit card.

005А

22:29

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

8h 16m

06:45

Moscow Leningradsky

007А

14:00

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

8h 25m

22:25

Moscow Kazansky

Express

The Express Train (N 003/004) is a daily, overnight train running between Moscow and St. Petersburg. It departs from both Moscow and St. Petersburg at 23.30 and arrives 9 hours later at 08.30. The train has VIP first-class, first-class and second-class carriages.

003А

23:30

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

08:30

Moscow Leningradsky

Grand Express

The Grand Express train (N053/054) is the most luxurious train operating between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. It is a daily overnight train run by “Grand Service Express,” a private company. The train has 6 types of carriages offering different levels of comfort. All types of carriages are equipped with TV and DVD players, 220V sockets and free Wi-Fi. The train has a restaurant car with a wide range of main courses, salads, desserts and soft and alcoholic drinks. Passengers can enjoy a meal either in the restaurant car or order it to their cabin.

053Ч

23:49

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

8h 25m

08:14

Moscow Leningradsky

Lastochka

Lastochka trains are high-speed electric trains produced by Siemens Transportation Systems. Lastochka trains are equipped with a modern safety system and offer a high level of comfort both for passengers and staff. The train's maximum speed is 160 km/h. The train can accommodate 443 passengers and consists of 5 carriages with 2nd class seats including 4 seats for disabled passengers and 30 fold-out seats. Trains operating at busy times and servicing popular destinations may have up to 10 carriages.

725Ч

15:16

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

6h 42m

21:58

Moscow Leningradsky

Lev Tolstoy

The Lev Tolstoy train is an overnight train running between Moscow and Helsinki with a stop in Saint Petersburg. The train covers 1082 km in 14-15 hours; it travels between Moscow and St. Petersburg overnight and then runs through Finland during the daytime. The train has VIP 1st, Regular 1st and 2nd class cabins. Tax Free Refund service is available on board.

031А

01:53

St. Peterburg Ladozhsky

7h 26m

09:19

Moscow Leningradsky

Megapolis

The Moscow to St. Petersburg Megapolis train (N019/020) is a daily overnight train run by “Tverskoy Express”, a private company. The travel time between Moscow and St. Petersburg is approximately 8 hours and the train stops in Tver for only 1 minute. The train runs with modern first-class and second-class carriages built by Tver Carriage Works, the largest train manufacturer in Europe.

019У

23:14

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

7h 53m

07:07

Moscow Leningradsky

Red Arrow

The Red Arrow (Krasnaya Strela) is the oldest and most famous Russian train. The train is famous for shuttling the communist elite between Leningrad and Moscow in Soviet times. Today, it is still one of the most popular and modern trains operating between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The train has a VIP first-class car, 9 regular first-class cars and five second-class carriages. There is also a very nice dining car that serves good meals. The staff car has a cabin for disabled passengers and the people accompanying them.

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23:55

St. Peterburg Moscovsky

07:55

Moscow Leningradsky

Sapsan

The high-speed Sapsan train is Russia’s fastest. It is capable of speeds up to 250 km/h. The Sapsan operates on the Moscow to St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod routes. There are several trains daily; the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes 4 hours. The train consists of 10 or 20 carriages of different classes: First class, Business class and Economy class.

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