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Moscow is, of course, a huge city. There are a lot of people living here - about 12,380,664 (as of 2017) people. And this figure is growing every year. The capital of the Russian Federation is attractive, of course, for a huge number of people both in our country and abroad. And surely many visitors would like to knowUntil what time do buses run in Moscow?

Types of public transport in the capital

Of course, most visitors prefer to travel around the capital by underground transport. The Moscow metro is designed very conveniently. You can use it to get to almost any part of the city. The capital's metro is operatingon normal days from 5:30 am. Stations close at one in the morning. This is, of course, also convenient. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to get to the right place in Moscow by metro. Visitors and residents of the capital have to use land transport quite often.

If it is not possible to get directly to your destination by metro, the passenger can take:

    trolleybus;

    tram;

    bus;

    minibus;

    train.

Of course, most often guests of the capital use public transport such as minibuses and buses. They are the fastest way to get to your destination. And, unfortunately, there are not so many trams left in the capital.

Moscow bus stations

There are many departure points for minibuses and city flights in the capital. But the actual bus stations in Moscowjust two:

    Central (unofficial name “Shchelkovsky”), located on the highway of the same name, at house No. 75.

    City air terminal on Leningradsky Prospekt, from which intercity buses depart.

Small bus stations in the capital are usually located near the metro entrances/exits. There are departure points for buses and minibuses, for example, at the stations “Vykhino”, “Tushinskaya”, “Orekhovo”, “Teply Stan”, “Krasnogvardeyskaya”, “Cherkizovskaya”, etc. There are such nodes near Kazansky and Paveletsky railway stations.

There is also its own station in Northern Butovo. From hereFor example, flight 858 departs for Shcherbinki. Some guests of the capital would like to knowHow long does bus number 858 "Moscow" run until?- Shcherbinki." The first flight on weekdays on this route departs at 05:20 (05:35 on weekends). The last onearrives in Butovo at 02:21.

From what time and until what time do buses run in Moscow?

Of course, the capital’s administration is doing everything possible to make moving around the city as convenient as possible for its residents and guests. In the mornings, most buses leave from stations and train stations at 5 am. On ordinary days, this type of transport in the capital most often finishes its work at 1.30 am. But there are, of course, many exceptions to this rule.

So, for example, routes duplicated by electric trains can also end at 23:00.And this is understandable. Late passengers will be able to easily reach their destination by rail.Some significant flights operate in the capital even later than 1.30. Many guests and residents of the city would probably like to know, for example,How long does bus number 851 "Moscow -Sheremetyevo." This flight ends at 1:50.

In most cases, Moscow minibuses operate on a slightly different schedule. They most often leave for the station at 21:00-22:00.

New Year's schedule

Of course, many guests and residents of the city would like to know, among other things,Until what time do buses run in Moscow?on holidays.INOn such days, the capital's bus stations most often operate as usual. But there are, of course, exceptions in this regard. For example, the city administration is changing the schedule of ground vehicles for the New Year. After all, at night on this day through the streetscapital Citiesa lot of people are moving around. For example, in 2017 in the Central Administrative District, bus service was extended to 3:00 hours.

How long do buses run in Moscow: night flights

So, on normal days the capital's buses only operate until 1.30. However, those passengers who missed their flight should not despair. Moscow is a big city, and life here is in full swing at night. Therefore, the capital also provides flights that ply around the city at this time of day.They usually run from 1 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.

NightbusThere are only routes in the capital11 - these are No. N1-H6, No. 308, No. 63Tand some othersflights. Transport runs at this time of day mainly along significant lines.

Trolleybuses and trams

Thus, we found outUntil what time do buses run in Moscow? 611flight"Moscow - Vnukovo" departs from the airport for the last time at 1:22. The bus leaves Sheremetyevo at 1:50. Most routes leave for the park at 1:30.

Working hoursother types of ground transport in the capital are slightly different. So, in Moscow they mostly go only until 12 o’clock at night. Some flights can carry passengers until 1:00 or 22:00. There are also several night trolleybuses in the capital. They usually run at intervals of an hour to railway stations or other similar significant places.

Trams in the capital usually start moving at six in the morning. In most cases, they finish their work at 00:35. There is only one night tram in the capital - No. 3. It runs through the entire Central Administrative District from the street. Akademika Yangelya to Chistye Prudy metro station.

Let's consider an important topic for our capital - public transport and all the nuances relating to it.

What types of transport can you use in Moscow? The choice is great: ground transport (buses, trolleybuses, trams, minibuses), underground metro and elevated monorail, trains, and there is even the option of traveling by water, although it is used only for entertainment purposes.

It is also important to note that there is a division into urban and suburban transport, and since the first serves Moscow, and the second, respectively, the region, it should be remembered that tariffs and payment methods depend on this.

Now more details!

Metro

Fast and Affordable

The most common and indispensable option for moving around Moscow. By the way, the Moscow metro is also considered one of the most beautiful in the world! In addition, its length is very large (333.5 km in total) and it continues to increase. So it’s quite possible to spend two hours underground, getting from different points of the city. And this is the fastest option available!

It is unlikely that you will be able to pass by the metro entrance; apart from the bright red large letter “M”, your attention will be attracted by the huge passenger flow.

It's difficult to get confused here. The metro layout is clear and accessible, largely thanks to the ring line, which connects all other lines.

When crossing and exiting the city, you just need to carefully read the signs, which are located literally everywhere, including the floor and ceiling.

An undoubted advantage of the Moscow metro is free wi-fi. So, if you urgently need to connect to the Internet, feel free to go down to the subway. If you need long access, the ring branch is at your disposal;)

Opening hours

The metro operates from 5:30 to 1:30. Each station has its own opening time. It varies around half an hour. You must enter the metro and have time to transfer to the desired line before one in the morning, since at this time all entrance doors are closed and the last train departs from each terminal station.

Fare

In order to go down to the metro, the easiest way is to buy a “Single” ticket. It is called that because it allows you to travel not only on the subway, but also on buses, trolleybuses and trams, which is, without a doubt, very convenient!

A ticket for one trip, which can be purchased both at ticket offices and from vending machines, will cost you 50 rubles, for two - twice as much. You can spend them within 5 days, then the card will become invalid. And then another pleasant system comes into play: the more trips you buy, the cheaper the travel costs! True, the next figure is only 20 trips. But if you often use transport and stay in the capital for at least a week, such a purchase is worth thinking about. You can ride on it for 90 days, and it costs 650 rubles. Thus, one trip costs 32.5 rubles! Clear savings.

But what if you definitely can’t spend 20 trips, but want to save money? Take Troika! You buy a card at the cash desk, leaving a deposit of 50 rubles; you can top it up at any machine. And, voila, your fare on the metro and monorail costs 32 rubles, and on all ground transport (except commercial) - 31! When you leave, return the card to the cashier and receive your 50 rubles deposit. But if you take the “Troika” with you with a positive balance, then within 5 years you will still be able to travel the entire balance on your next visits to the capital!

In addition, there is a system of unlimited trips all on the same “United”. For a day the cost of a ticket is 210 rubles, for 3 days - 400, in general, you can take it for at least a whole year for 18,200. Again, the question is about benefits.

There is another cunning system. It's called "90 minutes". Allows you to make one trip by metro and an unlimited number of transfers by ground transport during this time. One trip costs 60 rubles, two - 120.

In general, you can carefully study all these tariffs at each cash register!

  • Since there are usually several exits from the metro, ask in advance which car from the center you need - the first or the last. Once you board the desired carriage, you will be closer to your exit;
  • Remember the cars from which it is closer for you to get out into the city or it is more convenient to change trains if you are using the same route. This will significantly save your time;
  • I also highly recommend avoiding rush hour! Perhaps there is someone who likes to feel the full power of our people, who smoothly carries you in and out of the car, even when you don’t need it, but I think there are only a few of them. So it’s better to postpone your trip to an earlier or later time if you suddenly realize that you are entering a period of “bacchanalia”. Namely: morning hours on weekdays - from about 7 to 10, and evening hours - from 6 to 8. This advice applies to all transport in general. Well, if you still have a bloody nose and need to be somewhere at this time, then use either the metro or electric trains - here you have the least chance of getting stuck in a traffic jam;
  • A male voice announces stations towards the center, a female voice - from the center. On the ring line, a man's voice sounds when moving clockwise, and a woman's voice sounds counterclockwise. This knowledge will help you find your way if you suddenly find yourself on a train without looking exactly where it is going;
  • And, of course, take care of your things! Pickpocketing is such a common phenomenon that it would seem that it is not worth repeating, but they happen with enviable regularity. Of course, you don’t need to see everyone as a potential thief, but it won’t hurt to be a little more vigilant.

Ground transportation

Buses, trolleybuses and trams

It’s not for nothing that I combine these three types of transport, because, despite the presence or absence of “horns”, in this case their essence is the same and the payment too :)

When boarding, a ticket for one trip can be purchased directly from the driver for 50 rubles. Or use “United”, purchased at the metro ticket office. You can also buy a ticket at the bus stop from a kiosk (if there is one), which will be very prudent on your part, since entry is only through the front door and everyone who has to take tickets from the driver will significantly delay the always rushing line.

Every stop is announced in the salon, so you won’t miss it. I especially like how this happens on Berezhkovskaya embankment (not far from the Kievsky railway station) - the intonation with which the announcements are made evokes a lot of positive emotions! By the way, if you have time, I advise you to visit those regions. Nice place. You can end up there if you want to visit the Novodevichy Convent or decide to take an excursion to Mosfilm!

Night routes

There are 11 night routes of ground urban transport in Moscow.

Night ring trolleybuses No. "Bk" and "Bch" (passes through the areas: Basmanny, Tagansky, Zamoskvorechye, Yakimanka, Khamovniki, Arbat, Presnensky, Tverskoy, Meshchansky, Krasnoselsky) run every 15 minutes, other night routes operate at 30-minute intervals .
For the convenience of passengers in the city center, radial buses and trolleybus No. 63 arrive at a stop on Lubyanka Square, where you can make a transfer.
The fare does not differ from daytime fares. Working hours are approximately the same for everyone - from 23:30 to 5:30, or around the clock.

Buses of the Moscow region

But here we already have our own system! Fares are completely different and depend on how far you are traveling. You can check the cost with the conductor, who will serve you inside the bus and tell you the right stop! City payment cards (“Troika”, “Ediny”) are not valid on these routes! In addition, it has its own Strelka travel card. It costs 200 rubles, of which the collateral value is 80, and 120 goes to your card. The most convenient way to replenish it is through a bank card directly in the Strelka application on your smartphone (kiosks at bus stops sometimes do not have such a service). If necessary, you can also return it and get the security deposit back, however, you will have to provide a receipt or a printout from the website confirming the fact that you topped up the balance no earlier than this month. In general, there are more problems with the suburban Strelka than with the Moscow Troika, but it will save your finances significantly.

Minibus taxi

When I first arrived in Moscow, I was very surprised why minibus drivers were so eager to invite passengers to join them. After all, if I’m not on the same path, then I definitely won’t go with him. And then I realized that they have high competition. Both with other similar routes and with city buses.

A clear advantage, perhaps, is that it is the fastest land-based commercial mode of transport. And in terms of money, travel within the city will cost 25-35 rubles, that is, no more than a one-time purchase of a bus pass. They will take you out of town at different rates. Usually it is around 40-70 rubles.

Both old low gazelles and modern wide Fords drive along the routes. And the drivers are invariably those who belong in Formula 1, so don’t expect a smooth road. But I repeat - but quickly :)

Opening hours

Again, it all depends on the specific route, but from 6:00 to 00:00 any day you can go 100% to various points of the city.

All routes in your pocket

As for the routes themselves, I strongly advise you to install the application on your smartphone Yandex Transport, if you haven't done so already. The program allows you to monitor traffic online and operates not only in Moscow.

Honestly, the first 10 minutes after I installed this program, I watched with wild delight as circles with numbers moved across the screen and then this trolleybus/bus/tram/minibus rushed past me!

Very convenient when there is no exact timetable at a stop! By the way, in general, at many stops there is a board where the bus/trolleybus number and the number of minutes before it arrives at the stop are written.

This application also builds various route options that can be saved for the future.

In general, an extremely indispensable assistant for any passenger!

Overground transport, or monorail

The Moscow monorail transport system is an overpass above the ground, along which a rare train slowly glides. It consists of only one line and is subordinate to the metro, so the same “Troika”, “United” and all cards are valid here as on the regular metro.

This wonderful “reverse metro” is located in the Telecenter area, so if you are planning an excursion to the Ostankino Tower, a walk through the All-Russian Exhibition Center, or just somewhere near the Timiryazevskaya station, I advise you to take a ride on this unique transport! There will be a lot of impressions, that's for sure! It’s especially great in the evening to drive past the sparkling Cosmos Hotel and admire the main tower of our country stretching into the sky! Moreover, the entire journey will take you from end to end a maximum of 20 minutes.

Monorail stations are open for passengers to enter from 6:50 to 23:00.

Electric trains

This is truly excellent railway transport! He saved me more than once in various situations. For example, electric trains run almost 24 hours a day (sometimes you can board them at three in the morning, but generally they run from about 5 in the morning until one in the morning). Another joyful difference of this type of transport is that students get a 50% discount on travel.

It’s worth using the train not only when you need to cover a long distance outside the city, but also to travel within the city, especially if there are stations nearby at point A and point B of your trip.

Step-by-step instruction

Be that as it may, there are many nuances that are worth knowing. Let's look at the whole path in order.

Ticket

You can buy a ticket at the box office or purchase it yourself from a machine. On rare platforms in the area there are no ticket offices due to low passenger traffic; in this case, you buy a ticket from the controller on the train, naming the station from which you are traveling.

It is important to note that if you know the time of the train you need, it is better to arrive at the station in advance, because there may be queues at the ticket office. Moreover, if you are a student, cashiers love to look at your student ID for a long time.

The most important part of the ticket you receive is the bottom part with the barcode! Under no circumstances should it be wet or wrinkled, otherwise you will not be able to pass through the turnstiles installed at the entrance to and exit from the platform. So we bought a ticket, passed the turnstile and carefully hid it in the most secure pocket. If necessary, you will have to present it to the controller. The main thing is not to throw away your ticket before you go through the turnstile at the exit of the station you need! Otherwise, you will have to pay two or even three times more just to buy an exit ticket.

The ticket itself gives you the right to travel from station to station throughout the day. He is not tied to time. Therefore, you can immediately take a ticket for the return trip.

Platform

If this is a train station, then there will be many paths there. But in front of each there is a board where the departure time and the final stop of the train are written, as well as a list of stations that the train will pass through without stopping. The latter is worth paying special attention to. In addition, all trains are constantly announced. So information is everywhere, the main thing is to perceive it.

If this is an ordinary station, then there are at least two tracks and each also has a sign with the indicated direction. But I usually check with the box office which platform I should go to.

Train

And now you are already in a cozy orange or blue (depending on your luck) interior. Before departure, the final stop and stations at which the train will not stop will be announced, so if you make a mistake, there is still a chance to run out of the train :)

Stations are announced, although sometimes very quietly or unclearly, so keep your ears open.

Controllers keep order. All they need is to see your ticket. On some routes they are rare guests, and in some places you will have to show your ticket three times.

Hares

Now in Moscow they are actively fighting against “hares” and almost every station already has ticket offices and turnstiles, but if you somehow magically find yourself on a train without a ticket, here are some tips on how to play "Run away from the controller" ;)

  • do NOT sit in the outer carriages in order to be able to move several carriages ahead from the impending danger;
  • The surest sign that this danger is too close is a long line of young people, marginalized people and other representatives of the “rabbit clan”, moving from the next carriage in the direction of the law-loving controllers. You should join their formation and go so many cars ahead that the chase does not have time to catch up with you to your station;
  • if the inspectors “drive” you into the last carriage, then many do a dangerous trick: during a stop at the station, they run from this carriage to the previous one, which has already been checked by the inspectors. I DO NOT recommend doing this, because it is really dangerous. True, the driver in this survival game is always on the side of the rabbits - it’s better for a careless stowaway to avoid a fine than to get run over by a train, so he won’t close the door in his face;
  • extreme case. Having missed all opportunities to escape from them, the controller asks you to show your ticket. Sometimes a number will pass with an old ticket blatantly displayed. Personally, I did this twice and it worked both times :) Otherwise, you will simply have to pay the full fare. In response to a refusal, for some reason the controllers take the hares to the last carriage, where they apparently disembark them (why exactly through the last carriage - I don’t know). One way or another, if you travel without a ticket, you face a fine, which is calculated depending on the kilometers and the type/class of the car. Therefore, it is better not to bump into controllers, and even better to buy a ticket in advance.

I’ll devote a couple of lines to another advantage of electric trains: the presence of a toilet in the first carriage, which can sometimes be very useful! Also, with a ticket purchased at the station, you can enter the public toilet in the station building for free.

How to get to the airport

If trains arrive at stations located on the ring metro line, then all three Moscow airports are located outside the city.

Aeroexpress

The most common and reliable option. It travels from the center to the airport itself in just half an hour (or a little more - depends on the airport, but the time is fixed), and since this is a type of railway transport, you will not face any traffic jams. Very comfortable, fast, on time, but quite expensive - 470 rubles (420 when purchasing on the website or through a mobile application), and a child’s ticket will cost 130 rubles. When traveling with children, you must have a copy of the child's birth certificate confirming his age.

They go every half hour from 5:30 am to 1:00 am. But there are breaks of an hour, so it’s better to check in advance so as not to get into a very unpleasant situation and urgently look for other ways, as happened to me once.

You can get to Vnukovo Airport from Kievsky Station, to Sheremetyevo from Belorussky, and to Domodedovo from Paveletsky. Each of these stations has specialized ticket offices, waiting rooms and platforms. Signs will tell you how to get to this area (even in the metro).

Electric train

And now a little life hack - few people know that you can get to Domodedovo Airport from the same Paveletsky Station by regular train! Moreover, you lose almost nothing in comfort, only in time - the train covers the same distance in just over an hour. But the ticket price is only 123 rubles! And if you are a student, then generally 61.5! These trains run from half past five in the morning, and the last one leaves around 11 pm. So this is the best option if you need to get to Domodedovo. It’s a pity, however, that you won’t be able to get to Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo in the same way.

Minibuses and buses

They have one obvious disadvantage - the likelihood of getting stuck in a traffic jam. However, you can safely use this transport during the daytime on weekdays and on weekends.

Buses have a schedule, but also have many scheduled stops, which can make travel times longer. But in some places the usual city payment system operates (I once went to Sheremetyevo using the “Unified” system).

But minibuses will get you there much faster than a bus, so if you don’t have a carload of time with a small cart, it’s better to take a minibus! For this they will charge you from 70 to 150 rubles.

Working hours are approximately the same from 4:30 am to 00:30 am. Without traffic jams, you can get there by minibus in half an hour.

  • When heading to Sheremetyevo, you should take a minibus at the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station: No. 949, the first car from the center, or at Planernaya: No. 948, the first car from the center. There is only one exit to the street. Opposite the exit there are bus and minibus stops.
  • You will be taken to Domodedovo from Domodedovskaya station: No. 308. The last car from the center. In the underground passage, turn right to the end of the tunnel. If you go up the stairs and look around, you can immediately see the bus stop.
  • Minibuses start in Vnukovo mainly from Yugo-Zapadnaya: No. 45, the first car from the center, in the underground passage to the right, from the passage up - along the left stairs. Stop near the metro exit. You can also get there from the new stations: Salaryevo has one exit to the city. City bus stops No. 611 are located 15 meters from the metro exit. Directions to the Troparevo metro station - exit from the last car, into the underground passage to the right, then to the right along the stairs and straight along the street. City bus stops No. 611k are located 10 meters from the metro exit. From Rumyantsevo - exit from the last carriage. City bus stops No. 611 are located 15 meters from the exit.

In addition, signs in the form of stickers at the station will help you get out of the metro to the stop.

Again, you won’t pass by the minibuses - the most expressive name of the airport will be displayed on the windshield, and next to you you will see an actively inviting driver. All you have to do is make yourself comfortable in the cabin and wait for departure, which occurs when it is full.

For those who still go not by minibus, but by bus, their stops are located there.

Taxi

Very expensive and ineffective, because no one is safe from traffic jams.

If you decide to use the services of a taxi driver, then prepare two thousand of our domestic rubles. Even if you are geographically close to the airport and you have to drive a maximum of 15 minutes by car, you will still pay at least 800 rubles - I tried it.

Water transport

As I said at the very beginning, it is used only for entertainment purposes, but it is always pleasant to walk along the Moscow River on a boat, so let’s consider this type of transport.

The ships operate from April to October and have fixed routes.

In the center of Moscow:

  • Kyiv railway station - Ustinsky bridge - Kyiv railway station;
  • Vorobyovy Gory - Goncharnaya Embankment - Vorobyovy Gory;
  • Park of Culture - Krasnokholmsky Bridge - Park of Culture;
  • Tretyakovsky Pier - Kremlin - Tretyakovsky Pier.

Local routes:

  • Route Kolomenskoye - Brateevo - Maryino. It is actively used to deliver residents of the districts of the same name to the recreation area and the historical complex Kolomenskoye. There are only round trips from the Kolomenskoye pier lasting 1 hour.
  • Routes Trinity-Lykovo - Strogino and around Serebryany Bor.
  • Route to the recreation area “Bay of Joy” on the Klyazma Reservoir on the motor ships “Raketa” from the Northern River Station.
  • Route along the Khimki Reservoir without landing on the shore.
  • And you can take a circular route along the Moscow River from the pier at the Ukraina Hotel.

There are unusual types of walks with lunch or dinner, excursion programs, as well as the opportunity to celebrate certain holidays on board the ship!

Price

  • Ticket for a walk to any pier in one direction: price for an adult - 550 rubles, for a child from 6 to 13 years old - 400 rubles, children under 6 years old - free.
  • A full-day ticket with the opportunity to take a walk throughout the day with an unlimited number of boardings and disembarks: price for an adult - 900 rubles, for a child from 6 to 14 years old - 500 rubles, children under 6 years old - free.
  • Ticket for a two-hour circular route Kyiv Station - Kyiv Station: price for an adult - 650 rubles, for a child from 6 to 14 years old - 450 rubles, children under 6 years old - free.

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices at the piers on the day of departure. Motor ships for a walk with stops lasting 1.5 hours depart every 25 minutes from the Kievsky railway station - from 12-00 to 20-00 here!

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Anything to add?

You can also plot the route manually, armed with a map, pencil and ruler. But if you find yourself on the route planner page, then another, often more convenient option is possible - planning a route online, one of which is offered to you on our site.

There are two types of route planning: manual and automatic.

  • When laying manually, you put a number of points on the map that form an arbitrary route.
  • With automatic compilation, you need to specify the starting and ending points, and our service itself will plot the optimal route, calculating the shortest path taking into account traffic rules and the current traffic situation.

On the compiled route you will see all the roads and nearby intersections, which will be very useful for motorists and travelers. A map with a route in the city of Moscow will allow you to plan your route and prevent you from getting lost in an unfamiliar place.

To create a route on a map of the city of Moscow, enter the starting point in the first field of the form presented below and the ending point in the third field. Then indicate how you will travel to your final destination by clicking on the appropriate button - “Car”, “On Foot” or Public Transport.” After that, click on the “Show route” button.

Search and create public transport routes that are optimal for you FROM your location to the desired street or house, as well as car, bicycle and walking routes for walking.

Choose transport:

Public transport By car Bicycle On foot

Show route on map

Route on the city map.

Are you asking where you can get or how to get to a certain street or house in Moscow? The answer is very simple, find your optimal route around the city using the trip planner on our website. Our service will find for you up to 3 options for travel around the city of Moscow FROM your address to your destination. On the map with routes, click the more details button (the start icon) and go to a detailed description of travel options. For all routes, travel time will be shown taking into account traffic jams, numbers of buses, minibuses and other public transport.

Popular routes:

  • FROM: Moscow, Nakhabino station - TO: Moscow, Vokzalnaya street;
  • FROM: Moscow, Kuzminki metro - TO: Moscow, Volgogradsky Prospekt, 167;
  • FROM: Moscow, 1st Kirpichny Lane, 14 - TO: Moscow, Volokolamskoye Highway;
  • FROM: Moscow, metro youth - TO: Moscow, Volokolamsk highway 112;
  • FROM: Moscow, 3rd Mitinskaya lane 7 - TO: Moscow, Volokolamskoe highway 3 st. 1;

Users of our site often ask, for example: “How to get from the bus station to the hospital?” and so on. We decided to make it easier for everyone to find the optimal route.

Driving along a pre-designed route is a way to eliminate problems that may arise in unfamiliar areas and overcome the desired section of the road as quickly as possible. Don’t miss out on details; check the map in advance for directions on the road and turns.

Using the trip planning service, you just need to enter the beginning and end of the route, then click the “Show route on the map” button and you will receive several route options. Choose the most suitable one and start moving. Four modes of route planning are possible - by city public transport (including minibuses), by car, by bicycle or on foot.

Not only guests of the capital, but even Muscovites themselves sometimes do not know what transport to use to make the trip as comfortable and as fast as possible. Here we provide readers with educational information about the types of terrestrial

In addition, information is provided on what is the best way to get from one district of the capital to another.

About types of street public transport

It’s worth listing all the types at once:

  • trolleybus,
  • bus,
  • minibus,
  • monorail,
  • tram,
  • light metro,
  • Moscow Central Circle (MCC).

As you can see, there are many options for traveling around Moscow. In addition, when purchasing a travel ticket with a large number of trips or having a Troika card (a special plastic card on which the required number of trips is recorded at the user’s request), you can travel by any type of ground transport in Moscow. The exception is minibus taxis, where payment is made separately regardless of the availability of benefits or travel cards.

What is the best way to get there?

It is clear that there are many options, but there is a caveat: using a specific route may either turn out to be unprofitable, or the trip will take too long. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to study the features of each type of ground transport in Moscow.

Trolleybus

A trolleybus is an electric vehicle that travels on roads along with cars and trucks, as well as buses and minibuses. It is most convenient to use it if the desired street or metro lies along its route.

Sometimes you have to abandon it in the following cases: traffic jams and congestion on the roads, frequent breakdowns of current collectors (“horns”) from contact wires.

Bus

Buses go everywhere, replacing trolleybuses and trams. In addition, unlike these two modes of transport, it has more degrees of freedom. This means that it can turn into another lane if there is an obstacle ahead. The largest number of ground routes belong to buses.

Minibus taxi

The most comfortable and fastest form of transport. As a rule, minibus drivers strive to get to their destination faster. In addition, there is always the opportunity to bypass an emergency area or a traffic jam without difficulty.

Monorail

A monorail is an electromagnetic track laid along an overpass. Several small trailers move slowly along such a road at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.

The monorail, unlike a minibus, is the slowest type of ground transport in Moscow. The only advantage is that you can look at the city streets from above, from a height of about the third floor of a residential building.

Tram

Another type of ground vehicle which, like a trolleybus, moves using electricity. But it moves along railway tracks laid along the city streets. It's good to use if there is no alternative. In addition, in some areas they are laid separately from the highway, which allows you to avoid congestion and get there faster.

Light metro

It belongs to the Moscow Metro, but unlike it, it runs on the surface and not underground. The light metro is available to residents of the Northern and Southern Butovo districts.

MCC

The Moscow Central Ring is a railway that has a radius of half the radius of Moscow from the center to the Moscow Ring Road. Looks like a commuter service. In addition, it is the property of JSC Russian Railways. It is good to travel along the MCC if you need to get from one extreme district of the capital to another.

Below is an approximate map of Moscow ground transport.

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