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Moscow, Russia

Getting around Moscow

How to travel around Moscow — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Metro

Metro
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One of the busiest and most beautiful networks in the world, running every 90 seconds at peak.

2. Yandex Go

Yandex Go
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The dominant app for taxis, with the fare fixed in advance.

Watch outUnlicensed drivers touting at airports and stations at many times the app rate, and refusing to release luggage.

3. Aeroexpress

Aeroexpress
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Rail from all three airports into the centre in 35–45 minutes.

4. Moscow Central Circle

Moscow Central Circle
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An overground rail loop integrated with the metro on one fare.

5. Sapsan to St Petersburg

Sapsan to St Petersburg
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High-speed rail between the two cities in about four hours.

Booking apps in Russia

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Yandex Go

The dominant Russian ride-hailing and taxi app, with in-app pricing.

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