Shortest travel time:
3 h 30 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 56 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$33
Avg. daily departures:
22
Earliest departure:
00:20
Latest departure:
23:55
Moscow
The train station system of magnificent Russia's capital can be a bit confusing. Read all you need to know about rail stations in Moscow.
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Moscow train station
Moscow
Komsomolskaya square 5, Moscow, Russia
633 km
St. Petersburg
If you are planning a Saint Petersburg trip, it might be useful to check out what to know about the numerous train stations in St. Petersburg. 
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St. Petersburg train station
St. Petersburg
Nevsky Prospect, 85, St. Petesburg, Russia

Moscow to St. Petersburg Train Information

Planning to travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg? Experience Russia at its best and choose the most convenient option for your Moscow - St. Petersburg train journey. Direct high-speed Sapsan trains run by Russian Railways depart from Leningradsky station in Moscow and take you to Moscovsky station in St. Petersburg in 4 hours reaching the maximum speed of 155 mph.

Regular overnight trains provide the opportunity to travel the distance in comfort in 8 hours. There are up to 16 daily departures depending on the weekday.

You can check the detailed Moscow to St. Petersburg train timetable and book rail tickets with Rail Ninja, curated route planning, expert advice online booking platform for European trains.

Both arrival and departure stations in the famous Russian capitals have been designed by the renowned architect Konstantin Thon.

When traveling from Moscow you are departing from Leningradskiy railway station. Go on a virtual tour.

The stations have been renamed previously and currently are called Leningradsky (as most of the trains leaving this Moscow station are going towards St. Petersburg, which was previously called Leningrad) and Moskovsky (as the main direction is to the capital).

The architecture style of the stations is resembling Italian Rennossance with large ground floor windows and has Italianete details as well as pilasters and columns. Both of the stations have a tall clock-tower.

The railway terminals were built under the same project, so they are identical and have the advantages of easy navigation and less risks of getting lost. The travelers are invited to watch the virtual tour videos of the stations to prepare better for their journeys.

When traveling to St. Petersburg you are arriving at Moskovskiy railway station. Take a look around in our video.

 

What is the best way to travel from Moscow to St Petersburg?

Since day and overnight trains operate between two Russian capitals on a regular basis, traveling by rail is the most popular option on the route. The quickest train connecting Leningradsky and Moskovsky railway stations is the legendary Sapsan, which will take you from point A to point B in a bit less than 4 hours.

Where is the Sapsan train station in Moscow?

Those who decided to get from Moscow to St Petersburg by Sapsan high-speed train should start their journey from Leningradsky station, located right in the heart of the Russian capital.

Moscow to St. Petersburg Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 30 min
8 hrs 39 min
00:20
09:40
8
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 45 min
6 hrs 59 min
13:40
17:40
6
Evening trains
3 hrs 41 min
7 hrs 17 min
18:45
20:50
4
Night trains
8 hrs 0 min
8 hrs 56 min
21:55
23:55
4

Trains on Moscow - St. Petersburg Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Russian railways
Russian railways
Night train
7 hrs 17 min
$33
2
Bullet train
3 hrs 30 min
$51
14
Comfort night train
8 hrs 0 min
$62
1
Comfort night train
8 hrs 56 min
$60
1
Express train
6 hrs 59 min
$49
1
Comfort night train
8 hrs 39 min
$52
1
Comfort night train
8 hrs 11 min
$37
1
Comfort night train
8 hrs 32 min
$46
1
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Moscow to St. Petersburg Train Review & Rating

Excellent journey. I have never experienced such hospitality and comfortable service

Javed Dost about traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg