Capital city, Russia
Getting around Moscow
How to get around Moscow
The Moscow Metro is fast, cheap and frequent; trams, buses and the MCD rail lines fill gaps. Taxis are cheap but need Yandex Go.
Ways to get around Moscow
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow Metro | About 60–100 RUB per ride | Troika card or the Moscow metro app; pay by face or QR needs a Russian bank |
| MCD and MCC rings | Same fare system | Overground lines; free transfers with metro within 90 minutes |
| Aeroexpress | About 500–800 RUB | Direct trains to Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo |
Ride-hailing apps in Moscow
A 5 km ride costs about ₽400–900 ($4.8–10.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yandex Go | Main app; needs a Russian number and payment in cash or Russian card |
| Maxim | Cheaper alternative; cash payment possible |
- Registered app taxis beat street cabs. Apps need a working Russian SIM; avoid unlicensed drivers at airports.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo (SVO)
Aeroexpress to Belorussky station 500–600 RUB, 35 min; taxi 1500–3000 RUB, 40–90 min.
Domodedovo (DME)
Aeroexpress to Paveletsky station about 600–700 RUB, 45 min; taxi 2000–4000 RUB.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental scooters exist in summer and eat up time in traffic; you need a category A licence, and few foreigners rent them.
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968 IDP plus your licence. Fuel shortages and quotas hit some regions; police spot checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Russia: Russian Railways trains are comfortable and cover the country; Sapsan links Moscow and St Petersburg in about 4 hours. Drone attacks cause frequent flight delays and closures.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Moscow?
No. Use Yandex Go, Maxim instead.
What's the best way to get around Moscow?
The Moscow Metro is fast, cheap and frequent; trams, buses and the MCD rail lines fill gaps. Taxis are cheap but need Yandex Go.
How do I get from the airport to Moscow?
Aeroexpress to Belorussky station 500–600 RUB, 35 min; taxi 1500–3000 RUB, 40–90 min.
Is Moscow walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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