Moscow to St Petersburg by train
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Overview: trains from Moscow to St Petersburg
Find the key information for travelling by train from Moscow to St Petersburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling by train from Moscow to St Petersburg
Ready to travel from Moscow to St Petersburg by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
Cost of train tickets between Moscow and St Petersburg
The cheapest train tickets from Moscow to St Petersburg start at AU$153.47. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Moscow to St Petersburg is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 12 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Moscow to St Petersburg daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to St Petersburg on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 26 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
01:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:40: departure of first train on weekends
23:55: departure of last train on weekends
Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures
How long is the train journey from Moscow to St Petersburg?
This journey covers a total of 629 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Booking Moscow to St Petersburg trains in advance
Booking your Moscow to St Petersburg tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 12 months before departure.
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Maximising your travels to St Petersburg
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: St Petersburg.
FAQs about the train journey from Moscow to St Petersburg
Want to know more about your journey from Moscow to St Petersburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train route from Moscow to St Petersburg covers 629 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$153.47. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 12 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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