How to travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

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from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

How to get from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ecolines (Amron)
09:00PM9h35
Moscow
06:35AMSaint-Petersburg
191One-way
0 transfers

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Ecolines (Amron)
09:00PM9h35
Moscow
06:35AMSaint-Petersburg
191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Ecolines (Amron)
09:00PM9h35
Moscow
06:35AMSaint-Petersburg
191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

Travel to Saint-Petersburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Saint-Petersburg from Moscow. You can take a train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €21 compared to other travel options to Saint-Petersburg:

A coach is €10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg costing on average €31.

The quickest way to travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg is by train, which takes on average 3 h 48 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 9 h 35 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 633 km from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg.

The average frequency per day from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg is:

  • 1 coach a day.
  • 17 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Moscow and Saint-Petersburg as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg:

    • You can take a coach from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg with Ecolines or Ecolines (Amron). Cheap tickets can be found for €21 with Ecolines (Amron) from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg.
    • You can travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg by train with Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), Russian Railways (РЖД), Grand Express Train or Russian Railways (High Speed Trains). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €31 with Russian Railways (Commuter Trains) from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 1 direct coach per day to take to Saint-Petersburg with Ecolines or Ecolines (Amron).
    • You'll find 17 direct trains a day to Saint-Petersburg with Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), Russian Railways (РЖД), Grand Express Train or Russian Railways (High Speed Trains).

    Direct services to Saint-Petersburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg often also extend their holiday to go to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga or Narva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Petersburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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